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Key votes

- Environmental consulting blanket purchase order (as‑needed wetlands/environmental services) — Approved. The council authorized a blanket purchase order not to exceed $160,000 through 06/30/2028 to ASTI Environmental (a division of PEA Group) and DLC Michigan Inc.; the procurement manager is authorized to execute a written agreement on behalf of the city. Staff said the city has worked with ASTI for more than 30 years and added a second vendor for capacity and conflict‑of‑interest reasons.

- Amazon Web Services (AWS) online marketplace — Approved. Council authorized increasing the blanket purchase authorization for software and cloud solutions through AWS by $350,000, bringing the new not‑to‑exceed total to $400,000 through 12/31/2027. Staff said about $235,000 of the increase is for a multi‑year renewal of a cybersecurity application procured through the marketplace.

- Rock salt purchase for winter 2025–26 — Approved. Council authorized a blanket purchase order to Detroit Salt Company in an amount not to exceed $206,000 through 06/30/2026 for road‑maintenance rock salt.

- Oakland County local road improvement matching fund pilot program — Accepted. The city accepted a cost participation award of $261,553 from Oakland County (50% match) to support the city’s concrete program; the mayor authorized to sign the agreement.

- Insurance renewal (MMRMA) — Approved. Council authorized renewal of the city’s insurance coverage with Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA) for general liability, property, auto, crime and related coverages for 07/01/2025–06/30/2026 in a budgeted amount not to exceed $505,000. Staff noted the city will receive a net asset distribution that reduces net cost.

- City Council fiscal year 2026 goals and objectives — Adopted. Council adopted its FY2026 goals and objectives to guide administration planning and the upcoming three‑year budget development.

Consent agenda items approved (no separate discussion): fireworks permit for Festival of the Hills (06/25/2025); blanket purchase orders for hydrants and supplies (EJ USA Inc., not to exceed $30,000 through 04/30/2026); preliminary engineering services for South Adams Pathways Connections (OHM Advisors, not to exceed $42,000).

Each item above was recorded in the council minutes and the related purchasing or policy documents were authorized for execution by the appropriate city officials.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","The June 9th City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Rochester Hills City Council approved several administrative contracts, purchase orders, a county match acceptance and the city’s fiscal year 2026 goals in a series of unanimous votes.","taxTitle","Rochester Hills City, Oakland County, Michigan","taxId",5007,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6536414,"Rochester Hills council approves wetland impact for 32‑unit Old Orient Court apartments, with conservation easement",1515,1561000,3076000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3796414-87400daf6447a7a3186e870f78461b5e&start=1561&end=3076","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3796414-87400daf6447a7a3186e870f78461b5e/thumbnail_1561000.jpg","/articles/6536414/Rochester-Hills-City/Oakland-County/Michigan/Rochester-Hills-council-approves-wetland-impact-for-32unit-Old-Orient-Court-apartments-with-conservation-easement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6536414-fe0f13fbec6e55303b657cb6f2f2e5ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141691&Signature=RLSxZDvnUq0Mfu8R1DpIyORzLU2iIBx7KTHxlh8fEbcMwRQtIh-8guiPd5AU1X1MfrhoW2ELsHIZIvHNwlsgRHv6m7xJYeftpUF0cTVh3xsDmrFFY869T65cCM4O5Caq2eVZpnbVq6ZEH32JLQjRbI7NX03L7TbIxyP9ly1cn28YZ8BLLEjfhj4Lf7fKKnGK2XDPVERgBVy3P8tWrVB6PdCybTMh~ThPBWxCj1qtt6LfkLH1nbJ0AQ8Orn6UJY8XVYNQo7aygYvr99Y-j1i7WWaRE-45Y8h5iBIn3jylDb3T~m~qe3Osk3ewb8JxrSjNF79hU8vbMkOHyRiK1m769Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rochester Hills City Council on June 9 approved a wetland use permit allowing permanent impact to approximately 0.09 acres (about 3,900 square feet) of wetland at the Old Orient Court residential development, a proposed 32‑unit apartment complex on roughly 2.4 acres just south of Orient Road.

City planning staff presented the item and told the council the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the wetland use permit alongside site plan approval, a tree removal permit and a natural feature setback modification. The approved site plan calls for 32 apartments — 22 two‑bedroom units and 10 one‑bedroom units — with the developers proposing to place the impacted parking and maneuvering areas in the small portion of wetland designated for impact. The remainder of the site’s wetlands — approximately 0.54 acres — will be held in a conservation easement, staff said.

During public comment, nearby residents raised concerns about flooding, traffic and neighborhood character. “It is a giant arroyo, a giant funnel…When you close off this wetland like this, where’s the water gonna go?” said Ed Capa, a Maple Hill resident who told the council he has experienced flooding near his home. Another resident, Shana Gannon, said she moved back to Rochester Hills to avoid a dense‑city environment: “You don’t move back to Rochester Hills to live in a city that feels like LA.”

Staff and outside reviewers addressed stormwater and hydrology concerns. Kyle Hottenger of ASTI, which conducted the wetland review, said the portion of the wetland to be impacted formed after construction of Maple Hill Road and that the larger portion of the wetland is groundwater‑fed; he said proposed work includes a culvert to maintain connectivity between the remaining wetland and the area receiving drainage from Maple Hill. City staff also noted the development proposes an on‑site stormwater detention system with underground storage and water‑quality measures.

Councilmember Neubauer, who represents the Planning Commission on council, said the developer had accommodated multiple adjustments requested by the commission, and that the site plan and related permits had been approved by staff and planning. Neubauer moved to approve the wetland use permit; Mrs. Moreland seconded. The council voted unanimously to approve the permit, with conditions included in the council packet.

The approval authorizes permanent impact to approximately 0.09 acres of wetland as shown on plans received by the planning department on April 9, 2025, subject to the two findings and four conditions listed in the packet. Staff said additional agency review is required and that EGLE (the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy) permitting processes apply.","Council approved a wetland use permit to impact about 0.09 acres of wetland for construction of a 32‑unit apartment complex; planners said most wetlands on the 2.4‑acre site will be conserved and a culvert will maintain hydrology.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6536419,"Rochester Hills council adopts water, sewer rate increases effective July 1",495,1002000,1497000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3796414-87400daf6447a7a3186e870f78461b5e&start=1002&end=1497","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3796414-87400daf6447a7a3186e870f78461b5e/thumbnail_1002000.jpg","/articles/6536419/Rochester-Hills-City/Oakland-County/Michigan/Rochester-Hills-council-adopts-water-sewer-rate-increases-effective-July-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6536419-c76add5b1b6af0c2dc8f58d49bd3b74b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141691&Signature=kjvoa8fStJLao6q5zI-oSm7rkFft~ci-OCzQ-HD8wFjyNJK8ZNsHlg8GMuaKCrAhHJ9yGaNl-zsg8XWRVe1ZtbvnnP7yuXyAN23ctxQEfcI2eXSjre3U4gN7Atp9FcJcTJOh5-PuV9pG2CqDbP-r5bb3KVGdkXrm2tvf309q000~MBRc2eKnozvwK3dZJxAZaI~iTbRpQbO97eewYHOYVxEF4a--Bfvppr7kheKk6s1p3Ce4kwOxw6oR1twW0VE1FAd6C4tTWFM~rirG~G9zAJztwecvRi4CHNCNnMxkonspuZcTpIDsvA65eKcVNiMliDI0qDy2iA23X6PMOLNnaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rochester Hills City Council on June 9 adopted an ordinance amending sections 54.741, 54.743, 54.744 and 54.745 of the city code to raise water and sanitary sewer rates, effective July 1, 2025.

City staff presented the ordinance at the meeting, saying the change is intended to bring the utility operations to an operational break‑even for the coming rate year. “The rate setting option selected by the group was the break‑even option,” Mr. Snyder, a city staff member, told the council.

The ordinance increases the per‑unit water rate by $0.81 to $7.80 (an 11% increase), raises the sewer rate by $0.41 to $7.10 (a 6.2% increase), and raises the customer charge by $0.06 (1%). City staff said pass‑through charges from the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and the Oakland County Water Resources Commission contributed to the need for higher rates; GLWA plans a 5.8% increase and the county a 9.9% increase for sewer services this year. The city estimated a typical residential customer using 12 units per billing cycle would see a change from about $170 every two months to about $185 every two months — roughly $90 per year, an 8.7% increase.

Councilmembers asked staff about the rationale and the process used by the Water System Advisory Council to recommend the increase. Snyder said water volumes have declined in recent years while fixed costs and outside provider charges have risen, and reserves in the water and sewer operating fund have been reduced, requiring rate adjustments to cover costs.

Mrs. Moreland moved adoption of the ordinance; Mr. Blair seconded. The council voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance. The city will publish the ordinance in the Oakland Press on June 29, 2025, and the ordinance takes effect July 1, 2025.

The ordinance text as read at the meeting amends the fee sections of Article 12 (Utilities) of Chapter 54 (Fees) of the Rochester Hills code to modify water and sanitary sewer rates and fees and to prescribe penalties for violations.","City Council voted unanimously June 9 to amend city code and raise residential water and sewer rates; average two‑month bill for a typical household will rise about $15.","actionData","errors"]

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