Call to Order

Discussion

Presentations

Review of Council Agenda

CLOSED SESSION – Council may enter into Closed Session to discuss contract negotiations, purchase or lease of real property and/or pending litigation in accordance with MCL 15.268 (a), (c), (d), (e) and/or (f).

Adjournment

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Roll Call

2. Approval of Agenda

4. Presentations/Discussion

A. M. Jeannie Fields, Housing and Economic Development Manager – Inkster Summer Jazz Fest Presentations.

A. July 20, 2009 regular meeting minutes.

B. National League of Cities 2009/10 membership dues in the amount of $3,420.90. Budgeted funds from account # 101.100.958.000 (membership/subscriptions).

A. Discussion/Action: Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk – Allow Operation Refuge to hold a block party on August 29, 2009 from 9 am to 5 pm.

B. Discussion/Action: Archer V. Collins, DPS Director – Authorize an agreement in the amount of $8,800.00 (plus time and materials if needed) with Giffles-Webster Engineers, Inc. to provide surveying and related services for the Wheatley Park improvement project

C. Discussion/Action: Archer V. Collins, DPS Director – Authorize a lease agreement with AT&T to upgrade the communication equipment at all city facilities at a cost of $12,744.39 for 60 months than $9,667.00 beginning month 61. Budgeted funds from account # 601.000.140.000.

D. Discussion/Action: Police Chief Gregory B. Gaskin – Endorse a celebration recognizing National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 from 5 pm to 9 pm at Westwood Park. Budgeted funds from account #

E. Discussion/Action: Police Chief Gregory B. Gaskin – Approve the lease of 11 vehicles from Les Stanford Chevrolet for use by the Inkster Police Detective Bureau in the amount of $66,729.00 per year. Budgeted funds from forfeiture fund.

F. Discussion/Action: Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II – Acknowledge the travel arrangement of Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II to attend the National Mayor’s Conference from August 5 to August 7, 2009 in Grand Haven, MI.