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Southfield approves expanded partnership with Lawrence Technological University to build all‑turf softball/baseball field
Summary
The Southfield City Council voted June 30 to approve an agreement with Lawrence Technological University (LTU) to develop an all‑turf softball/baseball field on LTU property, increasing the city's projected funding commitment after LTU pledged private support.
Southfield City Council on June 30 approved a collaboration with Lawrence Technological University (LTU) to convert the ball field east of the ice arena into an all‑turf softball and baseball facility, authorizing city officials to sign an agreement after the university committed private funding.
The council’s action authorized the mayor and city clerk to execute the LTU–City of Southfield all‑turf softball/baseball field collaboration agreement, based on the motion presented by Councilman Hoag and supported in the meeting. The motion recorded projected cost estimates at $2,500,000, with LTU committing $450,000 and the remainder to be funded by the city. The motion passed on a voice vote.
City officials and LTU representatives said the project aims to create a durable, multiuse field that will serve LTU’s women’s fast‑pitch softball program, local…
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