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Council approves budget amendments, multiple service agreements and McKenna building department contract
Summary
In addition to the FY2026 budget, council approved mid‑year budget amendments, a one‑year fire services extension with Southfield, a legal services participation agreement related to PFAS litigation, acceptance of a donated flagpole, and professional building services with McKenna Associates.
Lathrup Village City Council voted June 15 to approve several budget and service items bundled across the evening’s agenda.
Budget amendments: Council approved recommended FY2026 budget amendments intended to account for timing on large road and utility projects and grant reimbursements. Staff said some adjustments reflect in‑flight construction payments that will be mostly reimbursed in the next fiscal year and that special follow‑up amendments could be considered at a scheduled special meeting.
Special meeting: The council tentatively scheduled a special meeting for June 25 at 4:00 p.m. to consider potential additional budget amendments.
PFAS litigation participation: Council authorized a legal services agreement to join GLWA and other member communities in potential settlements tied to PFAS (AFFF) litigation involving 3M and DuPont. Staff said participation carries no up‑front cost to the city; attorney fees would come from any recovery.
Fire services: Council approved a one‑year extension of the city’s fire and EMS contract with Southfield, including a 5% increase that was already budgeted and a 180‑day termination notice. The Southfield fire chief described mutual‑aid procedures and tanker/relay arrangements used in the event of hydrant outages and noted recent investments that increase response capability.
Building department services: After an RFP process that produced one responsive proposer, council approved a professional services agreement with McKenna Associates for building inspections and to provide a 12‑hour‑per‑week permit technician; the city will hire a part‑time code enforcer. One council member opposed the McKenna motion but the overall package of contracts and amendments passed.
Flagpole donation: Council accepted a community‑funded auxiliary flagpole project (vendor: Rocket Enterprise) and authorized staff to proceed with installation; the packet listed an estimated installation cost.
Votes at a glance: budget amendments (approved), legal services agreement for PFAS settlements (approved, roll call), fire services one‑year extension (approved), McKenna professional services agreement (approved, 4–1), flagpole installation donation (approved, one dissent).
Staff said these actions together align the city’s service contracts and projects with near‑term budget forecasts and planned capital work.
