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At a glance: Harper Woods council approves consent agenda, property conveyances, payments and a water‑app contract
Summary
Council approved the consent agenda, accepted two Frasier Square parcels via quitclaim deed, authorized progress payments for storm sewer and TAP sidewalk projects and approved a $13,600 City Insight agreement to add an ACH tax‑payment option capped at $8.
The Harper Woods City Council approved a series of resolutions during its meeting, including a consent agenda covering items 1–8, an acceptance of two parcels tied to the Frasier Square development, two progress payments for public works projects and a technology agreement for the city’s payment portal.
Key votes approved by roll call:
- Consent agenda (items 1–8): approved by roll call (all 'Yes'). - Quitclaim deeds for two Frasier Square parcels: conveyance accepted; parcels to be re-recorded in city name (resolution passed; roll call recorded unanimous 'Yes'). - Progress payment No. 3 for the 2025 storm sewer repair project (Project No. 180‑362): payment to Great Lakes Contracting Solutions LLC for $123,709.43 approved by roll call. - City’s share of TAP sidewalk program: payment to Michigan Department of Transportation of $36,035.29 approved; staff said contractor Santos has not been paid and outstanding cleanup items will be addressed in spring via a punch list or netted from final invoices. - City Insight water-app enhancements: council authorized a $13,600 agreement to add security and a new ACH option for tax payments capped at an $8 fee; staff said utility payments remain free via other methods. - Michigan Municipal League annual conference attendance (March 2026): council authorized registration and related expenses for interested members.
Several motions generated follow-up items: staff will report back on punch‑list details for sidewalks and provide operational clarifications related to the Frasier Square conveyance (trash, snow, and HOA delineation). All listed resolutions passed by roll call or voice vote during the meeting.
