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Council approves $44,416.55 invoice for community center design as city shifts to 'dome' concept
Summary
Council approved a $44,416.55 invoice to Hannah Associates for community center design and construction documentation. Staff said the city is shifting from a brick‑and‑mortar community center to a dome concept that can be financed with existing funds and expects design materials to go to the planning commission.
The Harper Woods City Council approved payment of a revised invoice (No. 2024110‑006) in the amount of $44,416.55 to Hannah Associates for design development and construction documentation on the Harper Woods Community Center project.
City staff introduced Beverly Hanna (architect) and Ty Hinton, the city’s economic development director, to answer questions. A council member asked what “construction documentation” covers; Hanna explained these are the contractor drawings and measurements that general contractors need to bid and build. The council also asked why kitchen consultants appear in the invoice if the current plan does not include a kitchen; staff said that expense occurred during earlier design work and will not necessarily appear in the immediate construction scope.
Staff told the council the administration has shifted its approach from pursuing a traditional brick‑and‑mortar community center to a dome concept, which officials said can be financed with funds on hand while continuing to pursue additional grants. Staff said they expect to present the current plan to the planning commission and anticipated returning to the council with additional details in November.
Council approved the invoice by resolution after questions and a brief exchange about scope and timeline.
What happens next: The planning commission review is expected to occur soon; staff will continue design and permitting activities and provide further updates to council when planning commission materials are completed.
