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The Grosse Ile Downtown Development Authority recorded the following formal actions at the meeting.
OHM Advisors: The DDA approved OHM Advisors as consultant for the DDA TIF and development plan for an amount not to exceed $37,730. The board proceeded to have staff prepare a professional services agreement for legal review and signature. (Motion recorded in meeting: motion by Mr. Anderson; supported by Ms. Stanko. Outcome: approved by voice vote.)
Lions Park plantings: The DDA approved hiring Matt Scott Landscaping to install seven Green Giant arborvitae (6–7 feet tall) at Lions Park for an amount not to exceed $3,850. Board discussion described the plantings as screening along the west property line. (Motion: Mr. Ranley; support by Ms. Armack. Outcome: approved by voice vote.)
Tree removals: The DDA approved TNT Tree Service to remove two dying trees near Macomb Street for $1,700 after contractor assessment said the trees could not be saved. (Motion: Mr. Ranley; second by Mr. Jacobson. Outcome: approved by voice vote.)
Administrative approvals: The board approved the minutes of the June 26, 2025 meeting and adopted the June 2025 financial report (the financial vote noted a significant line item: an expenditure to Wyandotte Art and Glass for work on the community sculpture). (Motions: minutes approval moved and supported in roll call; financial report moved by Mr. Raley and supported by Mr. Jacobson. Outcomes: approved by voice vote.)
All actions were taken by voice vote with “aye” recorded and no roll‑call tallies provided in the transcript. Staff said vendor contracts and the OHM professional services agreement will be returned to the board for review and legal counsel approval prior to final execution.
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