Finance Committee, February 11, 2026
Approves Purchase of Property at 70 E Silverdome Industrial Park, Pontiac, 6-1
What happened
The Finance Committee approved the creation of a new Aviation Department, elevating the division from Economic Development to standalone department status given Pontiac Airport's position as Michigan's 2nd busiest airport with $1.1 billion economic impact and $98 million in asset…
- Jurisdiction
- Oakland County, MI
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- February 11, 2026
- Decisions
- 12 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 6-1
Free sample: decision 1 of 12
Creation of Aviation Department
Elevated the Aviation Division from Economic Development to standalone department status. Pontiac Airport is the 2nd busiest in Michigan and 9th in the Great Lakes region, with $1.1 billion economic impact, $98 million in assets, and $8 million operating budget. The current division manager will be appointed as department director pending executive appointment.
- Requires public hearing at full board meeting; director appointment contingent on board approval
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Finance Committee approved the creation of a new Aviation Department, elevating the division from Economic Development to standalone department status given Pontiac Airport's position as Michigan's 2nd busiest airport with $1.1 billion economic impact and $98 million in asset…
Key Decisions (12)
Creation of Aviation Department
Purchase of Property at 70 E Silverdome Industrial Park, Pontiac
Creation and Reimbursement of Positions for Facilities Management
Sponsorship of 42 Strong Foundation Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program
Sponsorship of Hazel Park Promise Zone Initiative
Q1 IT Development Report Fund Distribution
Exception to Purchasing Policy for West Shore Services
Exception to Purchasing Policy for Applied Innovation Extension
MCOLS Grant Acceptance for Law Enforcement Training
MDHHS Emerging Threats Amendment for Regional Lab
OCHN Interlocal Agreement for Substance Use Disorder Prevention
Supplemental Funding for Adult Treatment Court Program
Development Activity (1)
Emergency Management Facility Relocation
Infrastructure
Market Signals (3)
Infrastructure
Oakland County is investing $250 million in capital improvements over…
Commercial Demand
Pontiac Airport is the 2nd busiest in Michigan and 9th…
Housing Demand
Adult treatment court program has grown from 20-30 participants to…
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