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Rochester Hills council approves $15.8 million Nowicki Park construction contract

Rochester Hills City Council · April 14, 2026
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Summary

The City of Rochester Hills voted unanimously April 13 to award a $15.8 million construction contract to Frank Rewald & Sons for Nowicki Park, a new community park that will include trails, a dog park, a community room and a playground; city staff said grants and reserves cover the cost without a tax increase.

The Rochester Hills City Council voted unanimously April 13 to award a $15,797,580.70 contract to Frank Rewald & Sons for construction of Nowicki Park, a long-planned community park with trails, a dog park, a community room with year-round restrooms and an accessible loop trail.

Parks Director Elwert told council the project converts roughly 140 acres into a nature-focused park with a central pond and an accessible asphalt loop, crushed-limestone secondary trails, a one-acre playground and a gated dog park. The construction package includes road, water and sewer work and a 10% contingency. "We're asking you tonight to move Nowicki Park forward without any additional general fund money by utilizing this grant and Saver Fund support," Elwert said, noting a recently…

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