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Livonia council approves $78,312 pre‑construction contract for proposed police station amid debate over timing
Summary
The Livonia City Council approved a not‑to‑exceed $78,312 pre‑construction services contract for the proposed police headquarters, drawing questions from council members and residents about hiring a construction manager before voters decide a millage in August.
The Livonia City Council voted to approve a not‑to‑exceed $78,312 contract for pre‑construction services related to the proposed new police headquarters, a step the administration said is needed to keep design work aligned with the project budget.
The city’s owner’s representative, Rick Erickson of Plant Moran, told council that a construction manager provides “cost estimating services” and constructability input that let the architecture team confirm the design is “in line with our budget.” Erickson said the firm would produce gate checks at the end of schematic and design‑development phases and help guide value engineering if numbers drift.
Council members and residents urged caution about spending before voters decide a bond or millage. Multiple council members said they were uncomfortable…
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