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Pontiac Council approves $1.25M for LED streetlight conversion and a package of budget and contracting measures
Summary
The council approved a $1.25 million MDOT budget amendment to convert city and DTE streetlights to LED (6–1) and passed multiple grants, contracts and procurement actions including grant rollovers, SEMCOG planning support, demolition contract for Galloway Lake Park, engineering services agreements, and senior snow‑removal contracts.
Pontiac’s City Council on Nov. 25 approved a suite of budget, grant and contracting actions intended to advance infrastructure, planning and city operations.
Key votes at a glance
- LED streetlight conversion: Council approved a $1,250,000 budget amendment tied to Michigan Department of Transportation contract no. 25‑5404 to convert remaining city‑ and DTE‑owned fixtures to LED. The motion passed 6–1; Councilman Rutherford cast the lone “no.” DPW Director Larry Searls told council that parts are ordered and the work is not weather‑dependent.
- Grant rollover into FY25/26: Council approved rolling unspent grant funds into the 25/26 fiscal year so active projects can be completed (7–0). Grants director Lisa Campbell said the rollover keeps projects moving and lets the city continue to expend awarded funds.
- SEMCOG planning assistance:…
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