Commissioners set date to discuss 2020-2021 budget

Members of the Plymouth City Commission took advantage of technology and met remotely using Zoom internet software April 6.
During the meeting, commissioners approved $8,549.27 in repairs to the city street sweeping machine.
City contracted mechanics determined the sweeper had major damage to the hydraulic manifold, necessitating the repairs. The work will be done by Bell Equipment Co. and the repair costs will be met with funds from city budget equipment fund, according to officials.

Commissioners also approved a new zoning classification for city-owned parks, parkland and playgrounds.
The new Parks and Open Space designation is supported by the city Master Plan, officials said, and was approved by members of the Planning Commission in January. A second reading of the proposed language and map amendments is expected to be an agenda item at the next regular meeting of the city commission.
In addition, the 2020 contract for the lawn maintenance and mowing of 31 locations in the city was awarded to Serene Surroundings. The contract could be extended for three years, administration officials noted.
Members of the city commission also saw the proposed city budget for 2020-2021 during the meeting. The Plymouth City Charter requires the administration to deliver a balanced budget at this first meeting in April. Administration officials acknowledged the possibility of multiple changes to the figures presented in the budget due to impact on revenue sources due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials tentatively scheduled a budget study session for tonight, April 16. The proposed budget can be found at:  http://www.plymouthmi.gov/2020budget.