Board & Authority Meeting | Art Institute Authority - June 25, 2026

The Wayne County Commission held a Board & Authority meeting for the Art Institute Authority on June 25, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval and amendment of legal contracts with the Perkins Law Group, specifically correcting a misprint regarding the legal fee amount to $8,000. The board unanimously approved the amended contracts. Additionally, the commission approved the management representation letter, invoice, and audit report from Allen Young and Associates for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, noting an increase in revenues and associated audit and legal fees. The board also discussed procedural steps to apply for a small business taxpayer exemption, including obtaining an EIN number and a state vendor (Sigma) number, with plans to table the bank account opening until the next meeting after leadership elections. Other topics included scheduling the next meeting and outreach efforts for youth art programs. No new contracts or capital projects were awarded during this session.