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County reviews pilot for centralized dead-animal pickup, eyes contractor model and limits to large animals

Macomb County Board of Commissioners · February 12, 2026
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Summary

County staff demonstrated a ticketing and jurisdiction map used in a pilot that recorded about 180 animal pickups and 39 reports not found; the county is considering contractor pickup for large animals (deer) and plans to issue a bid and return with budget figures and a recommendation.

County executives and Department of Roads staff gave an informational presentation about a pilot program for dead-animal removal and an internal ticketing system used to schedule pickups.

A recorded demonstration walked staff through opening a web form, entering caller contact information, selecting animal type and location, and using an interactive map to determine jurisdiction (Macomb County roads, state roads maintained by MDOT, local municipal roads, and…

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