Title
Resolution to Appoint Members to the Ann Arbor Building Authority Board
Staff
Prepared by: Christopher Frost, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Adminstrator
Body
Whereas, The Articles of Incorporation of the Ann Arbor Building Authority establish that the Authority shall be governed by a five member board with six-year terms, appointed by the City Council;
Whereas, The position historically held by the City Administrator, City Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer have expired or are about to expire;
Whereas, Staff recommends continuing to appoint staff and the City Administrator to ensure adequate representation of the City’s interests;
Whereas, Two of the appointees are not registered electors of the City of Ann Arbor; and
Whereas, Section 12.2(b) of the City Charter states:
“Residency eligibility requirements for paid appointed officers shall be in accordance with State law. An unpaid appointive officer to a board or commission established pursuant to law, this charter, or ordinance shall be eligible for appointment if he/she is a registered elector of this City, unless this requirement is waived by a resolution concurred in by not less than seven members of the Council.”
RESOLVED, That City Council waives the requirement of Section 12.2(b) of the City Charter and makes the following appointments:
Building Authority
Milton Dohoney Jr.
City Administrator
Term: July 1, 2025 - June, 30 2031
Marti Praschan
Chief Financial Officer
Term: July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2031
Michael Pettigrew
Treasurer
Term: Ending June 30, 2029