Macomb County committee hears CIAC construction update, approves $1.01 million general-fund amendment and environmental consulting amendment for gun range

Macomb County commissioners received an update on the Central Intake and Assessment Center (CIAC) project and moved to recommend a $1,008,971 general-fund budget amendment to the full board to cover recent professional-services, owner-cost and technology expenditures.

The presentation, given by Brian Wilkes of Plan Moran and introduced by county staffer Ben, outlined construction progress — structural steel erection is complete, concrete slabs are in place through Level 3, the precast facade installation is underway, and the storm detention pond and main sitework are finished. Wilkes said the project is funded primarily by ARPA ($129,000,000 cited as the overall ARPA allocation to the project), $40,000,000 from the state of Michigan and county general-fund contributions; staff said the project remains on schedule and within budget despite multiple change-order items.

County staff said procurement for professional services is largely complete and that move management work has been deferred to 2026. Staff described ongoing technology procurement (structured cabling, network, AV and video surveillance) and noted office furnishings and signage purchases will be phased as programming continues.

Commissioners asked technical questions about construction and safety details. Commissioner Nancickel pressed staff on "steel fireproofing," and Wilkes explained the spray-applied material provides thermal protection to prevent steel from warping during a fire and that third-party adhesion testing is performed. Commissioners and staff also discussed schedule items for demolition, pod upgrades and utility changeovers on the existing jail campus.

Separately, the committee considered Amendment No. 2 to a contract with ABF Environmental for environmental consulting and testing tied to lead abatement at the Macomb County Sheriff's Department gun range. County staff said the amendment, totaling $188,565, covers air and personal sampling, wipe tests, lab processing, supervision required by MIOSHA and federal OSHA for abatement performed inside occupied space, and an on-call line item to avoid schedule delays if additional sampling is needed during demolition. Staff noted any unused funds will be returned to the CIAC budget. Commissioners asked about the scope and cost; staff said significant historical lead contamination extended into ductwork and rooftop units and estimated abatement/demolition could take approximately six to eight weeks.

Actions and next steps from the committee:

- The committee voted to receive and file the CIAC quarterly presentation.

- The committee moved to recommend to the full board a general-fund budget amendment of $1,008,971 for CIAC project needs (professional services, owner costs, technology). The amendment was presented by county staff (Vicky) and moved by Commissioner Romano with support from Commissioner Wallace; the matter will go to the full board for final approval.

- The committee also moved to recommend Amendment No. 2 with ABF Environmental ($188,565) for environmental consulting/testing related to gun-range abatement; commissioners supported moving that amendment to the full board for final action.

Staff noted a CIAC dashboard and monthly project reports are distributed to commissioners and that move-management work and final FF&E procurement remain scheduled later in the program.

Looking ahead, staff said the CIAC construction will continue through roof and glazing work, with interior fit-out and site restoration following; key dependencies include ARPA funding drawdown timing and coordination with the sheriff's office on in-service scheduling.