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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Troy public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Fire and Police Training Center Floor Reconditioning
The council will consider spending budgeted funds to recondition the training bay floor at the Fire and Police Training Center, maintaining a key first-responder training facility.
Fire Department Promotional Testing
After Lieutenant Charles Noonan's passing, the department needs a new civil service eligibility list, so the council waived bidding and kept its three-decade vendor Empco for $14,703.
TCSA dispatch supervisor labor contract
Council ratified a three-year contract with the city's communication supervisors, the folks who keep police and fire dispatch running. It includes wage increases to stay competitive, shift pay adjustments, and $2,500 lump sums in the first two contract years.
Direct Dispatch of EMS by Troy Dispatchers
Council Member Gunn asked whether Troy's own dispatchers could dispatch Star EMS ambulances directly instead of transferring 911 calls, potentially shaving time off responses. Staff explained it would require full medical-dispatcher certification, ongoing training, and radio upgrades, and that few agencies in Michigan dispatch private EMS companies.
GrayKey forensic software for police investigations
Police handled 300+ phone forensics last year, about 200 needing GrayKey, which they currently borrow from partner agencies with long waits. The $44,627 contract brings the unlocking tool in-house, paid from drug forfeiture funds — all searches still require warrants.
EMS response time monitoring
The April Star EMS report shows response percentages approaching the 90% target, and council members say they'll keep watching monthly.
Construction site ordinance enforcement
A resident reported repeated Sunday ordinance violations at the Eckford and Talman construction site and asked that general contractors be held accountable for their crews, plus safer street widths during construction.
Underage alcohol access and retailer compliance
Only one of roughly 300 police compliance checks caught a sale to a minor last year, but coalition data suggests about 18% of Troy 11th-graders who drink get alcohol directly from retailers — a gap the council asked staff to reconcile with better data sharing.
Radar Speed Trailer for Neighborhood Traffic Calming
Police are buying a fourth radar trailer — the first that actually collects speed data — because residents kept asking for one. It'll be on neighborhood streets within four to six weeks.
ICE enforcement activities in Troy
A resident urged the city to take a public stance on national events, invoking the effects of federal immigration enforcement locally. Mayor Baker said any council statement requires full council agreement and that unilateral statements can put residents at risk.
DPW emergency response call-out system
The city replaced its retired reverse-911-style dispatch tool with Daupler, which texts all on-call crews at once and lets supervisors text residents back about water main breaks and other emergencies. Faster call-outs mean quicker response during storms and infrastructure failures.