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Resolution to Appropriate Fund and to Amend the Public Services Area Transportation Unit General Fund Operations and Maintenance Budget to Procure and Install Signage Related to Federal Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities ($20,000.00) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
During the City Council meeting held on 2/2/2026, City Council approved #R-26-042 which mandated that clear signage stating that the property is owned by the City of Ann Arbor and may not be used for civil immigration enforcement, including as a staging area, processing location, or for other civil immigration operations be installed at City-owned parking or vacant lots. Attached is a resolution seeking authorization to appropriate the necessary funding to facilitate this work.
The Signs and Signals unit will procure the signs and various units throughout the City will assist in the installation process with a completion deadline of May 3, 2026.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Procurement of non-traffic related signage does not qualify as an eligible activity under the funding source, Major/Local Street Funds (Act 51), within the Transportation Sign/Signal Budget. Consequently, an appropriation of $20,000.00 is necessary from the General Fund Unobligated Fund Balance to fund the mandated effort.
Staff
Prepared by: Edward Ader, Financial Manager
Reviewed by: Marti Praschan. Chief Financial Officer
Approved by: Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Administrator
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Whereas, The procurement and installation of signage aligns with the City’s commitment to ensuring the safety, dignity, and human rights of all residents, regardless of race, religion, immigration status, national origin, and other protected traits;
Whereas, More than 80 locations have been identified for signage installation throughout the City; and
Whereas, Eligible funding is not available to facilitate the procurement and installation of signage regarding the Federal Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities on City-Own property;
RESOLVED, That $20,000.00 be appropriated from the General Fund Unobligated Fund Balance to the FY26 General Fund Transportation expenditure budget for the procurement and installation of signage regarding the Federal Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities on City-Own property;
RESOLVED, That all amounts herein are without regard to fiscal year; and
RESOLVED, That City Council authorize the City Administrator to take the necessary actions to implement this resolution.