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Grosse Ile trustees approve $186,767 generator to power public safety building
Summary
The board approved a contract to replace a 33‑year‑old backup generator at the Public Safety Building; funding will come from cell tower revenue and delivery is expected in 14–16 weeks.
Grosse Ile Township trustees voted to approve a $186,767 contract with GemTech Group to replace the backup generator at the township Public Safety Building.
The new generator replaces a unit the board described as “approximately 33 years old” and beyond reliable service. The memo to trustees said Police Chief Doug Carmack and Fire Chief Robert Roscoe requested the replacement to “ensure continued uninterrupted power to essential mission critical public safety operations within the building.”
The board heard multiple statements stressing the generator’s operational importance. Scott Longton, a member of the Grosse Ile Police Commission, said the commission “voted unanimously in support of replacing the generator,” adding that loss of power could affect 911 and other emergency functions. Trustee Mickey (last name not specified in the record) said the generator is needed so garage doors can open and emergency vehicles can respond, noting that a manual override can be difficult in an emergency.
The contract specifies an estimated 14–16 week lead time for delivery and a projected six‑week installation following delivery. Funding for the purchase was identified in the meeting packet as coming from the township’s cell tower funds.
Trustees discussed whether the old unit could be repurposed or sold to offset cost. Treasurer Kevin Brennan (role title: township treasurer) said he wanted to explore “if it can be used, sold to offset the cost,” and staff said department personnel would look into repurposing or recovering value. Board members emphasized that the replacement vote concerned only purchasing the new unit; any follow‑up about the old generator would be handled separately.
The motion to approve the contract passed by voice vote. The board directed staff to continue investigating potential resale or re‑use options for the existing generator but did not add those steps to the purchase motion.
Delivery and installation timelines mean the township expects the new generator to be in place in the spring of 2026 if schedules hold.
