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Mount Clemens approves purchase of Anton Frankel/Oakland University building for municipal use
Summary
After presenting due diligence including a building assessment and ALTA survey, the commission voted to approve purchase of the Anton Frankel building at 20 South Main Street to pursue redevelopment for city facilities; commissioners noted mold/asbestos concerns but said inspections and remediation are part of the due diligence.
The Mount Clemens City Commission approved a purchase agreement to buy the Anton Frankel building at 20 South Main Street, a step city staff said is necessary to pursue redevelopment options for a new city hall and potentially other municipal uses.
City Manager Shipman summarized due diligence: a full building assessment, feasibility study, and an ALTA survey that confirmed title alignment. He said the city compared renovation costs for existing facilities with purchase and redevelopment scenarios and completed financial forecasting and bonding analysis to support the transaction. "Since that time, the city has conducted thorough due diligence to evaluate the suitability of the property for redevelopment into a combined city hall and fire department facility," Shipman said.
Several commissioners and members of the public raised concerns about building conditions, including observed mold and asbestos; Shipman and staff said mold had been observed but not tested to confirm type and that asbestos issues were identified and will be addressed as part of remediation planning. Commissioners emphasized employee safety and long-term planning benefits and noted that grant money from the state legislature had helped move the proposal forward. After discussion, the commission approved the motion by roll call.
Next steps: Upon approval, the city will begin the architectural selection process for design, finalize bonding arrangements, and begin redevelopment planning; staff said additional decisions will follow about relocating the fire department and repurposing existing facilities.
