Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee - 2026-03-04

Five transit improvement projects approved for funding totaling approximately $1.6 million with local match of nearly $500,000. Nine projects were submitted totaling $3.7 million; five were selected. Projects include crosswalks, sidewalks, and ADA accessibility improvements. Notably, $900,000 of the allocated $2 million went unspent due to lack of applications, particularly for bus stop amenities.

Notice of intent to issue bonds for replacement of approximately 500 lead service lines in the City of Pontiac. State Revolving Fund financing of $5 million with approximately $2.5 million in grants and principal forgiveness, leaving $2.5 million loan balance at 2% fixed rate over 20 years. Repayment by Pontiac water system ratepayers.

Notice of intent to issue bonds for replacement of approximately 10,000 feet of 8-15 inch sanitary sewer in Pontiac. Clean Water State Revolving Fund financing of $19.4 million. Sewer locations determined by post-circuit television condition assessment.

Purchase agreement for real property at 30521 Hill Street in Madison Heights for Oakland County Parks. Three-quarters of an acre with small house and barn, purchased at $300,000 (above appraisal but supported by comparable sales). Property will connect separated park parcels; buildings will be demolished for natural use.

New 25-year land lease with DCT Realty LLC at Oakland County International Airport, replacing 2014 lease. DCT Realty operates a flight training facility focusing on international flight training. Extension requested by their financial facilities for expansion plans.

Joint Project Agreement continuation with US Department of Commerce for office space in Annex 1 Building. One-year term (retroactive due to government shutdown delays). Approximately 800 square feet for 3-4 desks for US Commercial Service team supporting export readiness and foreign direct investment.

2026 interlocal agreement for household hazardous waste collection program serving northern Oakland County communities with subscription-based waste hauling. Program has operated for 20+ years. Non-member fee is $135.

MDOT grant acceptance for obstruction marking, lighting, removal, and wetland mitigation at Oakland Southwest Airport. Federal share of $600,000 with 5% state and local match for tree removal in obstruction zones.

MDOT grant acceptance of $87,184 for design of T-hangar taxi lanes and aprons reconstruction at Oakland Troy Airport. Local share of 2.5%.

Amendment 2026-1 to public transportation agreements with North Oakland Transportation Authority, Rochester Hills Oakland Rochester Older Persons Commission, Western Oakland Transportation Authority, and People's Express Inc. to restore facility improvement provisions inadvertently omitted from current year contracts.