Noah Johnson Daily Press K9's Enzo and Cigo were officially sworn in by Mayor Mark Ammel at the Escanaba City Council meeting Thursday night. The K-9's were accompanied by their handlers, Public Safety Officer Aaron Young and Public Safety Sergeant Austin Young.

ESCANABA — Two new officers for Escanaba Public Safety were sworn in by Mayor Mark Ammel on Thursday. Instead of making remarks, the two new officers smiled and wagged their tails as they were sworn in to duty. K9’s Cigo and Enzo were officially sworn in on Thursday, along with their owners Public Safety Sergeant Austin Young and Public Safety Officer Aaron Young, at the Escanaba City Council meeting. Austin and Aaron both signed for Enzo and Cigo as holding a pen was not ideal for the new officers.

Enzo was also given a two certificates from President of D&D Dog Dynamic, Sammi Grzybowski.

After Ammel swore Enzo and Cigo in to duty, the full city council chambers erupted in applause for the new officers.

In other business the council

– Approved the 2025 annual council meeting schedule.

– Approved a request for the hiring and retention of Richer’s Refrigeration of Escanaba for four Modie heater replacements for a total not to exceed $25,253.34 including contingency monies.

– Approved a request for the retention of C2AE of Escanaba for engineering services with regard to the City of Escanaba Wastewater Plant Hypochlorite Transition in an amount not to exceed $7,000.

– Approved a request for the retention of C2AE of Escanaba for engineering services with regard to the City of Escanaba Wastewater Plant Hypochlorite Transition in an amount not to exceed $12,500.

– Approved a request for the hire and retention of C2AE of Escanaba for phase two and phase three engineering services for the MDOT US-2 Reconstruction Project in an amount not to exceed $240,000.

– Downtown Development Authority Director Craig Woerpel presented a recap of the department’s activities this past year and recognized multiple individuals for their volunteer service to the community. Those recognized include: Michael Canull for being instrumental in promoting and presenting musical events in the community; Mark Ammel For his commitment to the Escanaba Marketplace including countless hours repairing the fire pit; Monte Morrison for his efforts in preserving the history of our community with the installation of two top stones from a building damaged by a fire at Center Court; Beth and Jamie Peterson for their efforts in making the Escanaba Christmas Tree a special event with ornaments made by elementary school students and creation of a lighted star; and Janice Beauchamp for taking on the organization and presentation of the Escanaba Christmas Parade.

– Escanaba Public Safety Director John Gudwer presented multiple officers and a citizen with awards for their life-saving efforts in two separate incidents this year. The Daily Press will report further on the presentations in the Saturday, Dec. 7 edition.