Council approves $384,500 IT contract as master-plan work continues on Livonia city‑center
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Summary
Plant Moran Technologies was awarded a $384,500 contract to develop technology standards for the city‑center campus and City Hall project; councilors described a phased 20‑year vision and scheduled further public meetings.
The Livonia City Council voted unanimously to award a $384,500 contract to Plant Moran Technologies to design and coordinate technology systems for the proposed City Hall and civic‑campus redevelopment.
The contract was described to council as the start of a broader effort to prepare technology standards that would apply across a multi‑phase civic center project. Kyle Maseta, principal at Plant Moran Technologies, told the council the work will cover “access control, surveillance, AV, building management systems” and the firm will help establish consistency for future buildings on the campus.
Why it matters: Council members and consultants said the civic‑campus project is a multi‑decade effort that will likely require public financing tools and careful phasing. Plant Moran RealPoint presented multiple design strategies and a framework that envisions City Hall and the new senior center as early steps, and a longer 20‑year phasing plan for mixed uses at the 5‑in‑Farmington site.
Committee report and timeline: Vice President Martha Tashnick, who chaired capital outlay and infrastructure meetings, summarized prior committee work and said consultants plan to present a final master plan in April or May. The council set March 12 for the next capital‑outlay meeting and will move that session to the Department of Public Works building to accommodate improved AV and display capability for renderings.
Contract details and scope: Plant Moran RealPoint staff reported that the PMT contract covers development of technology standards and an initial technology design budget of roughly $5,000,000 for future systems; the firm’s immediate fee is $384,500. Council members said the city must ensure the technology plan is adaptable and durable for decades.
Vote and next steps: The council approved an authorizing resolution to award the contract and asked the law department to draft the final contract language. Plant Moran RealPoint will continue master‑plan work and return to committee with interim presentations and traffic, environmental and site studies.
Ending: Council members urged residents to attend the next capital‑outlay and infrastructure meeting on March 12 at 7 p.m. at the DPW building for further review of master‑plan options and renderings.
