Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Oakland County approves development agreement for Pontiac parking decks after heated debate
Summary
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a development agreement with Endeavor Pontiac Partners LLC to build parking decks and site improvements in downtown Pontiac, passing 10-8 after several commissioners questioned the project’s cost and financial justification.
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners on June 11 approved a development agreement with Endeavor Pontiac Partners LLC for construction of parking decks and site improvements in downtown Pontiac, passing the measure 10-8.
Commissioner Yolanda Smith Charles, chair of the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee, moved the measure. “I am before the body to bring item 14a, the development agreement with Endeavor Pontiac Partners, LLC for the construction of parking decks and site improvements in Pontiac, Michigan,” she said as she introduced the item.
Supporters said the parking and site improvements are central to revitalizing Pontiac’s downtown and enabling reuse of buildings. Commissioner Brendan Johnson said the project will “revitalize…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
