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Commission accepts $15,000 donation for public-safety gym; appoints Jeff King to Clemens Authority board
Summary
The City Commission accepted a $15,000 gift from Frederick Jewett for the Public Safety Department gym in memory of Sergeant Steve Bland and approved a resolution to participate in the Clemens Authority interlocal agreement, appointing Public Safety Director Jeff King to a four-year term.
The Bloomfield Hills City Commission accepted a $15,000 donation from Frederick Jewett to renovate the Public Safety Department gym and authorized staff to send a formal letter of appreciation.
Dave (city staff) described the donor’s background and the gift’s purpose: improving health and wellness facilities for public-safety personnel and honoring the memory of Sergeant Steve Bland. Commissioner 7 moved to accept the donation with sincere appreciation, specifying the funds be used toward the donor’s stated intent; the motion passed on a voice vote.
Later in the agenda, the commission considered a resolution to continue city participation in the Oakland County Clemens Authority agreement and to appoint Public Safety Director Jeff King to a four-year term on the Authority board. Jeff King described the change as primarily structural on the authority’s side and said the city’s operational procedures would remain the same. The commission approved the resolution and appointment by voice vote.
