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ROMULUS - SUMPTER
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Romulus gas station accused of price gouging

Operators of the BP gas sta- the gas station unfairly over- ” read. “Know, however, that your
tion on Middlebelt Road in charged consumers more than It is my hope this gas station mere location would not be a sat-
Romulus have until Jan. 8 to the typical price for its services will take this notice seriously isfactory justification - even if
respond to a cease-and-desist in violation of the Michigan that is (as one of the consumer
notice from the office of State Consumer Protection Act,” the and no further action will be necessary. complaints suggested) the expla-
Attorney General Dana Nessel notice read. nation.”
alleging overcharging of cus- The business was engaging in “It is my hope this gas station
tomers. “unlawful business practices” the gas station listed regular Nessel's office had received com- will take this notice seriously
The notice, issued last week, according to a prepared release unleaded gas for $4.74 per gal- plaints from two other con- and no further action will be
alleges that the station near from Nessel's office. The notice lon, nearly $2 higher per gallon sumers about the gas prices at necessary,” Nessel said. “My
Detroit Metro Airport was charg- also alleged the business was than other nearby gas stations. the station. office stands ready to investigate
ing $1.50 per gallon more than taking advantage of the location The discrepancy was document- “If you have additional infor- reports of businesses that
nearby competitors. “The near the car rental return area of ed by a special investigator from mation that might serve to justify attempt to take advantage of resi-
Attorney General's Office has the airport. the attorney general's office, your prices, we are very interest- dents, especially during the holi-
now probable cause to believe According to Nessel's office, according to the statement. ed in receiving it,” the notice day season.”

Shopping trip

Several children were “arrested”
earlier this month as officers
from the Romulus Police
Department escorted them on
the annual Shop with a Cop
event. The children and officers
searched for perfect gifts for
family members at the Walmart
in Belleville, where staff mem-
bers welcomed the students.
The annual event is funded
each year by donations and
fundraisers which help pay for
gifts the children would other-
wise be unable to afford. Shop
with a Cop began decades ago
as officers across the country lit-
erally passed the hat to collect
funding to help deserving fami-
lies during the holidays.

SMART bus routes expanded NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP
REQUEST FOR
Traveling to some destinations in Goddard, right Wayne Road, right Ecorse SITE PLAN AND SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT REVIEW
Romulus will become easier beginning and the regular route past Amazon to Old
Jan. 8 when SMART begins new stops in Redford. The Sumpter Township Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at the Sumpter Township Hall, 23480 Sumpter Road,
Belleville, MI 48111 at 6:00 pm on Thursday, January 11, 2024, to receive public comment for the following site plan review
the community. The southbound route will travel on and special use permit.
Beginning Monday, Jan. 8, route 280 Ecorse past Amazon, left Wayne Road, left NATURE OF THE REQUEST(s)
Western Wayne will be serving new stops Goddard, left Vining, right Smith, regular
in the downtown Romulus area on week- route to Evans Terminal, according to an 1) Site plan review of proposed self-serve car wash at 17440 Sumpter Road
2) Special land use approval of proposed self-serve car wash at 17440 Sumpter Road
days. New key destinations include official announcement from SMART offi-
Romulus Public Library, 34th District cials. This Public Hearing has been scheduled in accordance with the requirements of Public Act. 168, Section 9 of 1959 (amendments
to the Township Rural Zoning Act. P.A. 184) to provide all interested citizens with an opportunity to express opinions, ask ques-
Court, Wellesley Apartments, Metro Weekday service is available every tions, and discuss in detail all aspects of the proposed use.
Charter Academy, Romulus High School, hour from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. although For those unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments may be submitted to the Township Clerk's Office before the
hearing date.
Concentra Urgent Care, and Metro Saturday and Sunday service does not
Airport Center. operate west of Vining, officials said. For Esther Hurst
Clerk
New extended weekday routing will more information, visit https://www.smart- Sumpter Township
include the regular northbound route to bus.org/About/News/wayne-expansion- Published: December 28, 2023
westbound Smith, right Vining, left first route-280 #Transit #WayneExpansion Posted: December 19, 2023 ST0167 - 12 28 23 2.5 x 3.094
turnback to southbound Vining, right #SMARTMovesU

Art entries being accepted by city CITY OF ROMULUS
Planning Commission
Notice of a Public Hearing
The City of Romulus Arts Council is entry fee of $25 for three images. Sheetz II (8227 Middlebelt/29225 Smith/Tax ID #80-047-99-0011-701)
seeking high quality images from artists Checks or money orders which accom- WEDNESDAY, January 17, 2024 - 7:00 pm
and photographers for a permanent out- pany entries should be made payable to: Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m.
door public art installation in June 2024. Romulus Arts Council, Inc., 11111 Wayne on WEDNESDAY, January 17, 2024 for the purpose of considering the following:
This year, the theme is "Acts of Community Road, Romulus, MI 48174. For more infor- 1. RZ-2023-003; Sheetz II requesting the rezoning of 0.811 acres of property including the west 73.7' of par-
Service through Art." The Top Three mation, call (734) 955-4533. Entry forms cel 80-047-99-0006-702 which is 0.547 acres of Tract 1 (29225 Smith) and the west 140' of parcel 80-047-
Artists will win Cash Prizes. are available at www.romulusgov.com 99-0011-701 which is 0.264 acres of Tract B, from M-T, Industrial Transportation to C-3, Highway
Business for the development of a vehicle fueling station with convenience store and drive-through;
The top prize for first place is $1,000, Email images and entry forms to: 2. SLU-2023-010; Sheetz II requesting special land use approval for an 8-pump vehicle fueling station for
officials said, while second place will Romulus_arts_council@romulusgov.com automobiles and small trucks (no tractor trailers) at property located at 8227 Middlebelt; and
receive a $500 award and the third place The deadline for submission is April 3. SLU-2023-011; Sheetz II requesting special land use approval for a drive-through restaurant at property
winner will receive $250. As many as eight 15, 2024. Winners will be announced located at 8227 Middlebelt.
additional artists will receive $50 as win- before the first Sounds in Downtown con- The public hearing will be held at Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road. A copy of the
ners of honorable mention awards and cert on Friday, June 14, 2024, during a rezoning and special land use applications are available in the Planning Department during regular business
have their work reproduced and dis- reception. Artists may display their art for hours - Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Questions and written comments may be addressed to
Carol Maise, City Planner, Department of Public Services, 12600 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485 or
played downtown in Romulus. There is an sale at the reception officials said. at 734-955-4530.
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Romulus percent of state cities and townships, the
Although accounting for less than 20
277 communities analyzed are home to 71 CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
FROM PAGE 1 percent of Michigan's population and 86 ITB 23/24-03 DEMOLITION OFSUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES - DEMO LIST 23-01
percent of the state's commercial property, The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified contractors for the demolitions of structures and
all required site restoration on the following properties:
2023 the study also included an optional, according to iLabs data. 1-story single family residential structure on a slab, 7305 Hollywood
qualitative survey. Responses to three “Each year, the eCities project aims to 1-624 sq ft garage with slab and additional 90 sq ft concrete slab., 37187 Menton
open-end questions related to business highlight the successes and continued 1-steel canopy 42' x 50', 10885 Middlebelt Road
1-story single family residential structure, wood siding on a 126 sq. ft. crawl space/600 sf. Ft. slab,
climate improvement efforts and small commitment of cities and townships to 11318 Moore
business support were evaluated by a grow business and support entrepreneur- 1-story, single family residential structure on crawl space,, 36009 Van Born Road
panel of reviewers to select the 2023 ship within their communities,” said Kari 2-story, multi-family residential structure on basement, 11010 Whitehorn
Honored Communities. Kowalski, iLabs project manager. 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
Death of former Sumpter BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/). Bids may be rejected unless made on the forms included with
the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other source are not considered official
copies.
police chief is mourned 2. Bids may be rejected unless made on the forms included with the bidding documents.
3.
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 system. All interested par-
of the proposer to obtain the available addenda and acknowledge any issued addenda on the Table of
The Sumpter Township Police ties are instructed to view the MITN website regularly for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility
Department recently extended condo- Contents for this solicitation, and further submit a printed copy of the addendum attached as part of the
required documents for this solicitation
lences to the family of former township 4. A total of two copies (one marked "Original" and one marked "Copy") of the bid must be submitted
Chief of Police Clinton Brown, Jr. together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no later than 2:00 P.M
Mr. Brown died on Dec. 18, according to on January 18, 2024. Bids should be addressed using the bid package label provided in the solicitation
documents.
information provided by the police 5. At approximately 3:00 p.m., local time all timely received bids will be publicly opened and read.
department. Mr. Brown's 33 year law 6. Bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (90) calendar days after the date for
enforcement career included 20 years as 7. submitting bids.
The successful Bidder will be required to submit all proof of all insurance required by the solicitation
police chief in Sumpter Township. He documents and copies of all required endorsements.
served in that capacity from 1978 until his 8. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Performance Bond and Payment Bonds
retirement in 1997. He came out of retire- 9. each in the full amount of the Contract.
The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the right to
ment to again serve as township police reject all bids and proposals and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in proposals received.
chief from 2003 until 2004. Ultimately, a contract may be awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible company, as
Mr. Brown studied at William Penn 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.
University after attending high school in 10. For additional information contact Gary Harris, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director by calling (734)
Inkster. He was a long-time resident of 955-4568 or by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com.
Belleville, according to data in his biogra- 11. The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published document or
solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus. Unauthorized posting of any
phy. notice of these documents or reference to said documents or solicitations is strictly prohibited.
No funeral or interment information
was available. Chief of Police Clinton Brown, Jr Please Publish: December 28, 2023 RM0779 - 122823 2.5 x 6.094