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South Lyon awards downtown sidewalk replacement contract; council amends DPW budget

3195692 · April 28, 2025

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Summary

Council awarded a sidewalk replacement contract for $59,950 and approved a budget amendment to increase Department of Public Works spending to $219,950 to cover additional sidewalk work in and around the downtown core.

South Lyon — The City Council on April 28 awarded a sidewalk replacement project and approved a related budget amendment to expand work in the downtown area ahead of several public events.

Council voted to award the sidewalk replacement contract to the low bidder identified in the packet for $59,950. The work will replace approximately 200 flags and correct misaligned sidewalks and trip hazards, primarily within and around the downtown core; the contractor will also handle tree removals where roots are causing damage and perform restoration work after concrete replacement.

Council Member Hanson moved to award the contract; Council Member Kurzweil seconded. The award passed on a roll-call vote.

Because the work was not budgeted in the current fiscal year, the council then approved a motion to amend the fiscal-year budget. Hanson moved to increase the general fund Department of Public Works expenditures for GL account 101441974 from $160,000 to $219,950; Kurzweil seconded. The roll-call vote approved the amendment.

During discussion, council members and staff said the downtown-focused work is intended to prepare for a large slate of events this season. Staff said some subdivisions (Hidden Creek) will be addressed after July 1 with budgeted funds; the April award was to address urgent downtown trip hazards and sections of East Liberty and Pontiac Trail adjacent to the downtown core.

Council discussed alternatives such as mudjacking and concrete cutting; staff said mudjacking had not been cost-effective in prior reviews because repeated root regrowth can require frequent rework, but concrete cutting could be used for smaller repairs to extend life in some areas.

The contract award and the budget amendment were approved; staff will schedule the work and return with any necessary updates to project scope and timelines.