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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Macomb County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Central Intake & Assessment Center / Jail Construction Change Orders
The committees recommended nearly $1.7 million in contracts to furnish and equip the new Central Intake & Assessment Center, plus a security systems change order. The project remains on budget.
New Health & Community Services Building design
Clark Construction was recommended for pre-construction management on the new Health & Community Services building, but Commissioner Haugh wants a full project funding plan before any more money is committed. Design work starts now, with cost estimates due back around March.
New Health & Community Services Building — Phase 1 design
The county picked Integrated Design Solutions to design the new Health & Community Services building, with 19 firms showing interest. Full project budget expected around early 2027.
New Health and Community Services Facility (Verkuilen)
The county picked Integrated Design Solutions to design the new Health & Community Services building, with 19 firms showing interest. Full project budget expected around early 2027.
Brownfield Plan for 50770 Birch Drive, Shelby Township
The county approved a brownfield plan that supports redevelopment of a property in Shelby Township under Michigan's Act 381 incentives. It's meant to help turn a blighted or underused site into productive use, which can grow the local tax base.
Countywide office relocation planning
The county is paying $40,000 to plan a big "office shuffle": moving courts, IT, planning, finance, dispatch and elections between county buildings to make room for a new probate courtroom and expanded dispatch. Draft space-needs reports are expected in late August.
Brownfield redevelopment in Utica
A $50,000 state brownfield grant amendment supports the Utica Mixed Use Building Project — helping redevelop a previously impacted site.
Countywide housing action plan
Commissioner VanSyckel reported on the county health department's affordable housing meeting, highlighting the Chaldean Community Foundation's new 135-unit complex in Sterling Heights and a modular-home development in Warren selling near $250,000.
Roseville Brownfield Redevelopment at 31327 Gratiot Avenue
A developer plans to demolish the former Days Inn on Gratiot Avenue and build a car wash and two drive-through restaurants, using about $900,000 in brownfield tax increment financing to cover demolition. No tax increase — the reimbursement comes from new property taxes the project creates. Demolition could start in early March with tenants opening in 2027.
County land transfer to Macomb Community College
A resolution to transfer certain county real property to Macomb Community College is on hold pending an appraisal.