City of Lathrup Village. Downtown Development Authority Directors Meeting. April17, 2026.

The City of Lathrup Village Downtown Development Authority (DDA) held a meeting on April 17, 2026, focusing on several community and development initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the Flock Safety camera program, which has been instrumental in aiding local law enforcement with crime prevention and investigations. The DDA also reviewed the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, noting an increase in tax increment financing revenue and the reclassification of a project coordinator position from part-time to full-time to support long-term planning and economic development efforts. Additionally, the board discussed the reauthorization and revision of facade and sign grant programs aimed at incentivizing business and property owners to improve commercial properties, with considerations for repayment conditions if recipients cease operations or violate grant terms. The meeting also covered upcoming capital improvement projects such as wayfinding signage and public space upgrades, as well as community engagement activities like the corridor cleanup event and the Lathrup Village Music Festival, which has secured vendor contracts and sponsorships. No new contracts were approved during this meeting, but several action items related to budget allocations, grant program revisions, and community event planning were addressed.