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Pontiac council updates Act 51 map, approves salt trucks and defers generator purchase pending review
Summary
Council moved to update the state Act 51 road map to remove vacated street segments, approved two single‑axle salt trucks for DPW, and referred a proposed generator purchase and installation for the new 300 W. Huron facility to a subcommittee for further review.
Pontiac City Council took multiple infrastructure steps Tuesday to protect transportation funding and bolster public‑works capacity.
Act 51 map update: The city approved a time‑sensitive resolution to remove several short, vacated street segments from the municipal Act 51 map after a state audit found those segments remained on the map despite being vacated or privately owned decades ago. City staff said correcting the map prevents future funding errors and helps preserve state road‑fund distributions. The resolution passed 6–1 with Councilwoman James voting no.
Fleet additions: Council authorized the purchase of two single‑axle salt/dump trucks to increase the department’s ability to serve narrow streets, cul‑de‑sacs and parking lots during winter operations. Staff said the smaller trucks complement larger ARPA‑funded double‑axle trucks due to arrive later, and the new single‑axle units should be available for the coming winter season.
Generator purchase deferred: Administration requested approval to buy a lightly used diesel standby generator for the recently acquired 300 West Huron building and to pay for the electrical tie‑in and automatic transfer switch (ATS). Staff described a total project cost estimate that includes ~$140,000 for electrical connection and ATS plus delivery/pad work; the generator vendor was offering a reconditioned unit with under 300 hours and a three‑year limited warranty. Council members asked whether the generator had been part of the original building deal and how the unit was being used by the seller; after discussion the council voted to send the item to the Facilities & Property subcommittee for more detailed review (motion passed 6–1).
