City of Lathrup Village. Downtown Development Authority Directors Meeting. May15, 2026.

The City of Lathrup Village Downtown Development Authority (DDA) held a meeting on May 15, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related topics. Key discussions included the approval of a pilot agreement for a property at 27700 Southfield Road, which establishes a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) arrangement to incentivize development while providing the city and DDA with increased and predictable tax revenue. The agreement sets a minimum annual payment of $152,000, split evenly between the city and DDA, significantly higher than the current $23,000 tax bill. The board approved this agreement unanimously. Additionally, updates were provided on the Lathrup Village Music Festival's sponsorships and budget, including anticipated expenses and vendor contracts, with a forthcoming contract approval for stage backline equipment estimated at $1,500 to $1,800. The meeting also addressed concerns about the DDA's sign grant program enforcement and discussed potential restructuring of the DDA to improve city revenue. A search committee was formed to find a replacement for the outgoing DDA director. Other topics included community cleanup events, master plan updates, and grant applications for infrastructure improvements. Overall, the meeting emphasized strategic financial planning, contract approvals, and community development initiatives.