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Votes at a glance: Council approves housing funds, sewer and airport actions; industrial district creation postponed
Summary
At the meeting the council approved a set of resolutions including $845,000 in HOME funds for Avalon Housing, a $598,000 HVAC contract for the water treatment plant, greenbelt match funding and a backyard‑chickens permit fee; the industrial development district item was postponed for further review.
The Ann Arbor City Council approved multiple resolutions on items including affordable housing funding, infrastructure contracts, land‑conservation match funding and a backyard‑chickens permit fee, while postponing consideration of a proposed industrial development district.
Key actions approved - HOME funds for Avalon/Pear Street Apartments: Council approved a resolution allocating $845,000 in HOME funds to Avalon Housing (LDHA LP) for acquisition and rehabilitation of 20 affordable units at 1440 Pear Street and approved the associated housing affordability agreement. Council discussion noted the project leverages state and private resources and includes six units set aside for chronically homeless individuals with disabilities.
- Water treatment plant HVAC contract: Council awarded a contract to Great Lakes Mechanical for HVAC improvements at the water treatment plant for…
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