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Council authorizes agreement with MDOT on $26 million 28th Street reconstruction; cityshare roughly $48,000

Council authorized the city manager and clerk to sign an agreement with MDOT for the 28th Street reconstruction project, about $26 million overall; staff said the city's estimated share is just over $48,000 and the work will include a pump station replacement intended to reduce recurring flooding.

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Lathrup Village council approves acceptance of state playscape grant; vote is unanimous

The council voted to approve resolution 2026-14 to accept a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund municipal playscape grant. Staff said federal ARPA funds will be used as an upfront match and the DNR will reimburse the city; the motion passed by roll call.

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Council approves creation of advisory committee for Industrial Park West (04/25 agreement)

Council discussed and approved Resolution 2026‑40 to create an advisory committee to guide a 04/25 interjurisdictional agreement governing Industrial Park West, with representation from the city and adjacent township jurisdictions.

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Council approves $600,000 distribution plan from South of Maple Grove Apartments sale

Council approved a plan to allocate approximately $1.85 million in sale proceeds from the South of Maple Grove Apartments; $600,000 will be distributed to the Building Authority in three annual $200,000 payments starting this December.

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Finance staff presents deficit‑elimination plan after $625,005 equipment‑fund shortfall

City finance staff reported a $625,004.96 equipment fund deficit from 2024, said the city has recovered roughly $303,000 year‑to‑date, projected a 2026 year‑end deficit near $156,000, and requested council approval to submit a state‑required deficit elimination plan after EDC board review.

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Police outline plan to restore K‑9 team, describe recent drug seizures and equipment needs

A police representative said the narcotics millage would fund a revived K‑9 program and equipment; the Southwest enforcement team reported two search warrants finding about 0.25 ounce (labeled heroin but actually fentanyl) and 11 grams of crack cocaine and that staffing had been difficult after recent retirements.

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Council sets Sept. 8 public hearing for 419 Phoenix Street PUD after debate over rooftop event space, parking and planning commission condition

Council introduced an ordinance to rezone 419 Phoenix Street to a Planned Unit Development and set a public hearing for Sept. 8; council debated a developer request to allow non‑guest use of a 4th‑floor event space that planning commission had conditioned to hotel guests only and sought more parking plan detail.

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Ambulance millage renewal presented as a renewal, not a new tax; director says it bridges EMS funding gaps

Brandon Hintz, executive director of Southaven Area Emergency Services, told council the Van Buren County ambulance millage renewal is not a new tax, supports advanced life support transport across 97 square miles, and amounts to about $132 per year for a $300,000 home.

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District court officials highlight revenue uptick and $500,000-plus annual savings from Novi building purchase

52nd District Court administrators told commissioners civil caseload increases are driving revenue growth and that purchasing the Novi building will save the court roughly $400,000 year in rent (and more across divisions), with total projected savings of multiple millions over time.

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Circuit judge says adult treatment court reduces recidivism, seeks continued funding

Chief Judge Jeff Mattis highlighted Oakland County's Adult Treatment Court as an effective, cost-saving alternative for repeat drunk-driving and substance cases, urged continued grant and county support, and noted graduations as tangible outcomes tied to public safety.