The Adrian City Commission on Dec. 1 established an ad hoc subcommittee to advise on distribution and oversight of an enhancement grant and amended the committee's membership to include additional citizen representation.

Commissioner Schwartz moved to amend the proposed subcommittee composition to add two citizens; the motion to amend carried on roll call and the commission then approved the resolution as amended. Commissioner Schwartz said she wanted more resident voices because the grant "has a significant impact on the citizens." The commission and staff discussed the subcommittee's role and whether final authority would rest with the city or Lenawee County and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).

City administration stressed that the $15,000,000 grant funds exist on behalf of the city and that staff and the forensic audit team are working to clarify reporting and decision-making authority with MEDC and county partners. Staff said they would convene the subcommittee with public meetings if approved and return recommended membership appointments (the mayor appoints and the commission approves those appointees).