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Harper Woods council approves multiple progress payments, sidewalk and sewer projects, and delays swearing-in
Summary
Council approved several progress payments for water, sewer, sidewalks and storm repairs, authorized a construction services agreement for Roscommon Pocket Park, and adopted a resolution delaying swearing-in of newly elected officials until the first regular December meeting to align with certification timelines.
At its meeting, the Harper Woods City Council approved a series of progress payments and resolutions affecting public works and city operations.
Key votes and approvals
- Progress payment #5, 2024 DWSRF water service replacement (project no. 180-331): payment of $324,476.71 to Super Construction LLC approved by resolution.
- Progress payment #6, same DWSRF project (project no. 180-331): payment of $1,608,937.19 to Super Construction LLC approved; staff said roughly 50% of the cost is covered by a grant and the remainder by a 20-year DWSRF loan at an approximate 2% interest rate.
- Progress payment #1, 2025 sanitary sewer rehabilitation (FCIPP lining, project no. 180-334): payment of $23,163.25 to D V M Utilities Inc. approved.
- Progress payment #3 (final), CDBG sidewalk replacement program (project no. 180-350): final payment of $12,998.50 to Great Lakes Contracting Solutions LLC approved after staff confirmed the program is complete.
- Progress payment #2, 2025 sidewalk replacement program (project no. 180-367): payment to Parkwall Cement Company (amount read in meeting) approved; staff noted ongoing cleanup and back-charge activity for some contractors (Santos) where work was incomplete.
- Progress payment #1, 2025 storm sewer repair project (project no. 180-362): payment of $71,953.99 to Great Lakes Contracting Solutions LLC approved.
- Construction services agreement for Roscommon Pocket Park: adopted to formalize inspection/administration needed for state reimbursement of a $200,000 grant; passed after debate about pavilion size and prior design discussions.
- Resolution delaying swearing-in of newly elected officials: council adopted a resolution designating the first regular meeting in December as the official swearing-in date to align with certification timelines created by Michigan Proposal 2 (2022) and pending state legislation.
Each motion was moved and supported as recorded in the meeting minutes; roll-call votes recorded unanimous support where indicated. Where amounts, project numbers and contract names were cited in the agenda materials and by staff during discussion, council enacted the recommended resolutions to approve payments or agreements.
Why it matters: The votes advance public-works projects across water, sewer, sidewalks and storm systems, and preserve grant reimbursement eligibility for a neighborhood park project while clarifying the city's election-related procedures.
Next steps: Staff will continue procurement, manage contractor corrective actions and provide documentation necessary for grant reimbursement and loan administration.
