Green Space board reports 142 acres preserved; council approves $832,040 streambank stabilization and $99,600 engineering contract

The Green Space Advisory Board told Rochester Hills City Council on Oct. 6 that the city now holds eight preserved green-space parcels totaling 142 acres and is actively pursuing stewardship, remediation and river-stabilization projects. Council approved two contracts tied to those efforts: a construction contract for Clinton River streambank stabilization and a separate engineering services contract.

Jason Graves, chair of the Green Space Advisory Board, opened the presentation by listing the preserved parcels: “The city has acquired 8 green spaces, totaling 142 acres of permanently preserved natural areas,” he said, and described stewardship work, invasive-species control and volunteer events used to maintain the sites.

Grant-funded cleanup and stewardship

Graves and staff described several recent remediation and grant efforts. Matt (city staff) said…