Council members push for response after Troy Historic Village funding is rescinded
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Council members said funding appropriated for the Troy Historic Village capital campaign was rescinded at the county/state level and discussed drafting a city letter or resolution urging restoration; staff and council asked for a report on implications for local TIF districts.
Council members raised concerns on Dec. 15 after a reported rescission of appropriated funds for the Troy Historic Village capital campaign.
Council member Rebecca Chamberlain told colleagues that the village’s capital funding is threatened and asked whether the council should send a letter to Lansing or adopt a resolution to press for restoration. Chamberlain said she would like a formal statement from the council "to stand in solidarity with our gem here in Troy." Council members reported outreach to state representatives and county officials and discussed whether city management should draft language or whether the council should pass a formal resolution.
Mayor Pro Tem Chanda said he supports either a letter or a resolution and that he is "fully supportive of the funding for SEMCOG" and the historic village. Several council members said they would contact their congressional representatives to advocate for the restored funding and suggested city management prepare a report on how a recent Oakland County financing resolution could affect local TIF districts and tax capture beyond 2033.
No formal resolution or motion to send a letter was adopted during the meeting; council members asked staff to return with additional analysis and a possible path forward. The council signaled unanimous support for exploring options but did not take a binding vote during the Dec. 15 session.