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Council scales back master‑plan consultant contract to one year after critical joint meeting feedback
Summary
After a contentious joint meeting presentation of master‑plan scenarios, Rochester Hills council amended a proposed two‑year, $110,000 contract for Giffels Webster to a one‑year, $55,000 blanket purchase order through Nov. 30, 2025, citing the need for clearer public engagement and refined data presentation.
Rochester Hills City Council on Dec. 16 unanimously approved a one‑year, $55,000 blanket purchase order to Giffels Webster for continued work on the city’s master plan after councilmembers and public commenters criticized how scenario options were presented at a recent joint meeting.
Jill Boehm of Giffels Webster acknowledged the joint meeting “didn't really go as maybe anybody expected it to go,” and said the firm will focus on providing a plan the community can implement and use rather than leaving recommendations on a…
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