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Mayor presents final State of the City address

Romulus Mayor LeRoy report for 2019 - Romulus had
Burcroff delivered his eighth and ” the most square footage (3.2 mil-
final State of the City Address He said that the city now utilizes an effective lion) development in the region,”
last week, highlighting the team strategy focused on reducing Burcroff said.
accomplishments of his adminis- He said that the city now uti-
tration since 2013 and the perse- expenditures with greater results. lizes an effective team strategy
verance of the city during the focused on reducing expendi-
COVID-19 pandemic. tures with greater results. During
Burcroff, first elected mayor been balanced every year from He added that first responder the pandemic, he said, the rate of
in 2013, after serving on the 2014 through 2021, he added, and communication had been residential development in 2020
Romulus City Council, is a life- currently has an increased fund improved and that the 911 system was at $11,733,975 investment
long resident of the city. A gradu- balance and has managed a in the city had been upgraded. with 92 single family homes con-
ate of Romulus High School, he reduction in legacy costs along First responders in Romulus are structed and 342 upgrades to
and his wife are the parents of with $25 million in savings. now part of a mental health part- existing homes.
three children. Burcroff said that since 2019, nership, providing more appro- He said there was $34,015.988
In looking back at his tenure the city has saved $305,000 in priate responses in calls for serv- invested in commercial develop-
as mayor during his address last health care costs and that all ice. ment in 2020 in the city with the
week, Burcroff focused on the union contract agreements have The prestigious accreditation opening of 26 new businesses.
accomplishments since 2014 been ratified between of the Romulus Police In addition, industrial devel-
when the city administration September 2020 and July 2021, Department through the opment saw $85,818,732 in invest- Mayor LeRoy Burcroff
team, under his direction, began an unprecedented accomplish- Michigan Association of Chiefs of ment, primarily focused on the Bell and video testimonials
a visioning process prioritizing a ment, he said, with the last two Police (MACP) was awarded in food and produce industry. regarding the progress of the city
culture of customer service, contracts ratified during the pan- 2019 and will conclude in sum- He said the city utilized under Burcroff's leadership were
financial stability, public safety, demic. mer of 2021. National Incident Management shared during the address.
economic development and com- An Operational Sustainability The city departments have System (NIMS) and established Romulus Fire Department
munity initiatives. and Community Enhancement worked on succession planning, Emergency Operations Center Director of Fire Services and
He reminded the audience Committee was also established he said, and have practiced (EOC)/Declared State of Emergency Management Chief
that when he was elected in 2013, to help reduce and mitigate the enhanced and collaborative Emergency early on during the Kevin Krause and Romulus
Romulus city parks were closed financial impact of the pandem- enforcement. pandemic and put plans in place Police Chief Robert Pfannes both
and no longer maintained and ic, he explained. Burcroff, who opted not to to protect employees, residents spoke about the progress in the
the recreation department was Burcroff said that Advanced seek reelection this year, said and provide outstanding cus- public safety departments during
closed, providing no activities for Life Support transport was now that economic development in tomer service while observing Burcroff's administration.
community members. available in the city and that the the city now utilized a fast track safety protocols during the crisis. The mayor was also praised
Both the parks and the recre- Romulus Fire Department process and proudly noted that In addition, he said that 81 for his leadership and help by
ation department activities and Station #2 was now reopened. Romulus was awarded the blighted structures have been Chris Girdwood of the Detroit
services were returned during Using grant funds, new emer- ECitites 5 Star designation for demolished in the city since 2013. Region Aerotroplis Corp. and
his administration, Burcroff said, gency response vehicles were the third consecutive year 2018, Burcroff was lauded with a Jerry Frayer, who spoke both as a
with no additional tax burden on purchased and six new firefight- 2019 and 2020 based on economic letter of appreciation from resident of the city and as the
residents. ers were hired utilizing SAFER development. American Progressive supervisor of Romulus Pubic
The Romulus city budget has federal grant funding. “According to the SEMCOG Association President Bronson Works.
Housing commission celebrates reopening of EnVision

The EnVision Center in 100 EnVision Centers in the programs, Public Housing, and
Inkster has been officially United States. ” the Section 8 Housing Voucher
reopened to the public. "One of the goals of the We are excited to reopen the center, Choice Program (HCVP). The
The Inkster facility, located at Inkster Housing Commission is programs provide decent and
4360 Hickory St. is a facility that to provide programming to help and grateful to HUD for their safe rental housing for eligible
serves as a centralized hub to our residents become self-suffi- assistance in making it happen. low-income families, the elderly,
provide individuals with cient," stated Aaron Cooper, and persons with disabilities.
resources and support needed executive director of Inkster The HCVP Program provides
to excel. Programs, sponsored Housing. "We are excited to Initially, the commission was a The Inkster Housing rental assistance/subsidies and
by the U.S. Department of reopen the center, and grateful municipal department of the Commission is governed by a 751 Section 8 Vouchers for eligi-
Housing and Urban to HUD for their assistance in city but in 2004, it became an five-member board of commis- ble families living in private
Development (HUD), are making it happen." independent, self-sustaining, sioners appointed by the mayor housing. Currently, the Inkster
focused around four objectives, The Inkster Housing HUD-funded nonprofit agency, to 5-year staggered terms. Housing Commission provides
economic empowerment, edu- Redevelopment Commission following a change in state law The mission is to provide housing and/or housing assis-
cational advancement, health was created in 1950 by the U.S. which made all housing authori- decent, safe, and affordable tance to nearly 3,000 persons of
and wellness, and character and Department of Housing and ties independent of municipali- housing for lower-income per- whom approximately 1,500 are
leadership. Currently, there are Urban Development (HUD). ties. sons and administer two HUD children under the age of 18.
Park concert set next week

The second concert in the Romulus Mob Opera is scheduled to perform ROMULUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Sound in Downtown series will take place classic rock on July 9 and Infinity & NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
from 7 until 9:30 p.m. June 25 at Romulus Beyond will perform a Journey tribute on ON PROPOSED 2021-2022 BUDGET
Historical Park. July 23. D'Tour is scheduled for Aug. 13
The concert series is presented by the performing soul and funk favorites while
Romulus Downtown Development Tequila Mockingbirds will perform songs PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 28, 2021, at 6 o'clock pm., at 36540 Grant Street., Romulus,
Authority (DDA) and will include family of the 60s to the present during the final Michigan and electronically through You Tube; link is at https://www.romulusk12.org/depart-
activities, vendors, concessions and concert set for Aug. 27. ments/business-finance. The Board of Education of Romulus Community School District will hold
a public hearing to consider the District's proposed 2021-2022 budget.
refreshments. Families are encouraged to The concerts are free and open to the
bring a picnic basket, a blanket or chairs public and will take place rain or shine, The Board may not adopt its proposed 2021-2022 budget until after a public hearing. A
to experience the live music. except in the case of lightening. copy of the proposed 2021-2022 budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, is avail-
able for public inspection during normal business hours at 36540 Grant Street, Romulus, Michigan
The Ava James Band will perform rock For more information, contact the (and/or online at: https://www.romulusk12.org/departments/business-finance.)
and country favorites on June 25. Romulus DDA at (734) 942-75-7545.
The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
This notice is given by order of the Board of Education.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2021 for the following:
PROVISION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Ursula Wester, Secretary, Romulus Community Schools
Proposal may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or
you may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly
marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township
reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nation-
al origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
CITY OF ROMULUS - Board of Zoning Appeals
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
Publish 6/17/2021 CN2245 - 0603721 2.5 x 2.044 July 7, 2021, 7:00 pm
SYNOPSIS Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus Board of Zoning of Appeals will hold a public hear-
June 10, 2021 ¡V SPECIAL MEETING ing at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 via the Zoom Meeting application pursuant to Public
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE Act 254 of 2020 and the Resolution Declaring a Local State of Emergency, adopted by City Council
BOARD OF TRUSTEES on 03/29/2021, Resolution No. 21-093 or at Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road for the purpose
of considering the following:
DATE: Tuesday, June 10, 2021
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: 44405 Six Mile Road 1. BZA-2021-007; Cindy Beregsasy - 9575 Cogswell requesting a variance from Section
3.05(a)(2) to install a split rail fence in the front yard along Tyler Road (Parcel ID #80-069-99-
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Abbo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 0043-004).
PRESENT: Mark Abbo, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee 2. BZA-2021-008; Marlene Kardys - 10180 Ozga requesting a variance to expand an existing
Roger Lundberg, Clerk Cynthia Jankowski, Trustee nonconforming front yard setback from 18' to 10' to accommodate the addition of a front porch
Jason Rhines, Treasurer Christopher Roosen, Trustee (Parcel ID #80-072-99-0029-000).
3. BZA-2021-009; Todd Gilliland - 37090 Porter requesting a variance from Section 3.04 (a)(3)b.
ABSENT: Mindy Herrmann, Trustee
to replace the existing garage with a 1,389- sq. ft. garage where only 750 sq. ft. is allowed (Parcel
Study Session: ID #80-078-12-0036-300).
4. BZA-2021-010; Second Samuel Transport - 37311 - 37385 Goddard requesting a use variance
1. Home Owner Association Informational Event to allow an expediting and delivery service in the CBD-3 District since it is not a permitted use
• Presenters Included:
• Mark Abbo, Supervisor (Parcel ID# 80-078-15-0028-000).
• Roger Lundberg, Clerk 5. BZA-2021-011; The Outdoor Group - 12835 S. Huron River Dr. requesting a variance from
• Jason Rhines, Treasurer Section 13.03(b)(3) to install a privacy fence in the required front yard of the landscape contrac-
• Paul Tennies, Police Chief tor's establishment (Parcel ID #80-079-99-0027-701).
• Brent Siegel, Fire Chief
• Bob Belair, Public Services Director 6. TEMP-2021-001; Deranged Haunted Attraction - 35560 Goddard requesting temporary use
• Mark Gasche, Parks & Recreation Director approval for an outdoor haunted attraction with a walking trail and temporary structure from
9/17/21 through 11/1/21 (Parcel ID #80-068-01-0027-002).
2. Brief Public Comments: Residents had a discussion with the Board of Trustees and Northville Township Directors regard-
ing the community.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to effectively participate in the meeting should
3. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m. A draft of the meeting minutes will be available on June 18, 2021. contact the Carol Maise, City Planner at 734-955-4530 or send an email to
planning@romulusgov.com by 8:00 a.m. the day of the meeting to request assistance. Closed
Respectfully submitted: Captions will be provided upon request.
Mark Abbo, Supervisor Ellen Craig-Bragg, CMC, City Clerk
Roger Lundberg, Clerk NT0139 - 061721 2.5 x 4.421 Publish: June 17, 2021 RM0576 - 061721 2.5 x 5.071