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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.