Adrian selects local consultant for parks master plan after debate over scope and cost

Aug 17, 2026

After commissioners debated vendor experience, budgets, and whether to split a combined proposal, the commission awarded the parks-master-plan contract to Manikin Smith Group and agreed to defer or separately scope a citywide strategic plan.

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The Adrian City Commission voted to select Manikin Smith Group to complete a parks master plan after a lengthy discussion about vendor experience, timeline pressures and budget constraints. Commissioners emphasized the need to move quickly to have a parks plan in place for upcoming grant deadlines while deferring the broader citywide strategic plan for later consideration. Commissioner Roberts moved to select Manikin Smith for the parks plan and the motion carried on a roll-call vote.

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