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South Bloomfield council commits up to $1.5 million local match for proposed joint fire and police station
Summary
On March 2, 2026, the Village of South Bloomfield council voted unanimously to commit up to $1.5 million in local matching funds for a proposed joint fire and police station as the village prepares a state capital budget application due March 12; the commitment depends on sticking to budgeted expenditures, the CFO said.
The Village of South Bloomfield council voted unanimously on March 2 to commit up to $1.5 million in local matching funds for a proposed joint fire and police station as officials prepare a state capital budget application due March 12.
Mayor Aaron Thomas presented the item and asked the council to decide whether the village would pledge local match funds to accompany a state capital budget application. Alisha Burke, the village chief financial officer, told council that with current reserves, budgeted 2026 revenue and the expected repayment of a general fund advance tied to incoming TID grant funds, the village should have the capacity to provide up to $1.5 million by the end of the year — provided the village adheres to careful spending and remains at or below budgeted expenditures.
"With careful spending this year and the expected TID grant repayment, we expect to be able to cover up to the $1.5 million local match by year-end," said Alisha Burke, CFO.
Thomas said the application deadline for state capital budget funding is March 12 and that Ashville and Harrison Township officials are discussing the project concurrently; staff is coordinating across jurisdictions. The council cast recorded votes in favor: Tim Ooten, Nicole Jenkins, Lisa McDorman, Sean Shaw and Amber Murphy.
The council did not attach additional conditions during the vote; Burke emphasized the village’s ability to meet the commitment depends on sticking to the current spending plan. The motion passed with the listed affirmative votes and no recorded dissents.
Next steps include finalizing the application materials for submission on or before March 12 and continuing interjurisdictional conversations; officials indicated they will monitor cash flow and budget performance through the year to ensure the match can be provided if the capital funding is approved.
The council’s formal vote occurred during the regular meeting; no citizen objections or alternative funding proposals were recorded on the transcript.
