Bloomfield Township Road Advisory Committee Meeting on July 15, 2026

The Bloomfield Township Road Advisory Committee met on July 15, 2026, to discuss the condition and funding of neighborhood roads within the township. Key procurement-related topics included recommendations to continue the township's annual $250,000 funding allocation for road maintenance and infrastructure improvements, with an additional $250,000 proposed to support Special Assessment Districts (SADs). The committee also recommended replacing the expiring safety path millage with a supplemental road millage of a similar amount (approximately $3.9 million) to fund road repair and maintenance, subject to voter approval. They emphasized the need for updated and more frequent Pacer analyses from the Road Commission of Oakland County (RCOC) to better assess road conditions and guide fund allocation, suggesting the township annually update this data internally. Discussions also covered the impact of permitted construction traffic on road deterioration and the potential for a construction impact fee. The committee highlighted the importance of continued coordination with RCOC and advocated for increased state funding for neighborhood roads, noting current legislation does not mandate allocation of new funds to subdivision roads. Finally, long-term policy considerations were raised regarding the Headley Amendment and Public Act 51, which affect millage rates and funding flexibility for road maintenance. The committee planned to finalize their recommendations for presentation in mid-September 2026.