Ed:
(will stop by at 2:00 p.m.
Randy,
Randall Byrne | State Administrative Manager
Local Government Services - Office of Fiscal Responsibility
State of Michigan | 430 W. Allegan Street, 3rd Floor | Lansing, Mi 48922
(517) 335-2521 | (517) 373-0633 (fax) |
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Weekly Meeting with Ed—June 24, 2015
e Staff— Auditor Specialist 13-to Restructuring Specialist 13 draft PD is ready.
e Allen Park—issues include information for the Fire Contract discussion, Tender Offer now looks
like August, retiree lawsuit, and City Adm. Search review of candidates during week of July 20th.
Televising the RTAB_meetings and one additional RTAB member. Fred inquired about Order 45.
The EM Order on City Hall property sale needs to be amended. | asked Cady to send us a request
in writing.
e Benton Harbor-issues include lawsuit with former Public Safety Director and two former
employees. Filling the Finance Director position Suzanne reviewed the resumes’. Budget was
adopted. City Council is alleging City Administrator is insubordinate.
e Ecorse -issues include FY16 budget- Wayne indicated about $31,000 GF balance at end of FY 15-
16, the city has $3.7M accumulated GF balance now, the Five- year budget will have a draft in
July, merger of fire services with another unit and Finance Director's position.
e Flint — issues include the re-advertising of the HR Director position, two year budget
amendment, lawsuit on water rates, lawsuit to mandate return to DWSD was denied, water
issues are getting resolved, and tax assessment problems. GM tax abatement was approved.
e Hamtramck— issues include the status of pension consulting work, police study, meeting with
City Council regarding the RTAB. Katrina is planning to fire Rehman.
e Highland Park— water and sewer rate increase was adopted, a public hearing has to be held,
the RFP will likely be approved next week. We have received another high school cost estimate
for preparation of plans and specs, demolition, and project management. It is much cheaper
than original estimate. Storm sewer lawsuit filed against MDOT. City wants to know what to
do about the DEP. OPEB savings update. The City plans to hire Lou Schimmel to assist them in
negotiating a settlement on past due sewer bills. City will have to pay 65% to DWSD of all
proceeds collected from customers.
® Lincoln Park—CM interviews with the City Council last night, Matt Coppler and Brent
Merrriman. Brent Merriman was offered the position but his Council enhanced his
compensation. He will make a decision on Thursday. Draft FY15-16 budget review (SSOOK GF
balance). He is considering placing the Act 345 request on the November ballot, Charter
amendments may have to wait. Cell tower sale is proceeding. Brad is discussing an E-Loan with
Suzanne. | want Brad to develop a plan for the last six months.
e —Inkster- issues include Police Chief Selection, no word as of Tuesday. Wayne County sewer
charges, and Order 5 implementation.
e Pontiac— issues include Search for Deputy Mayor is underway. Review of candidates the week
of July 20". Budget issue with the Mayor. One on One’s with City Council went weil. Exit plan
preparation.
e River Rouge—issues include five year budget and discussion on exit from Consent Agreement,
tax base loss and assessment problems. Contracts have been approved now we need to see the
savings.
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