Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee Meeting 8-6-26

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee met on August 6, 2026, to discuss various procurement and development projects. Key procurement-related items included approval of bond issuance plans for two major community projects: the Lordis Senior Community Project in Waterford Township with a bond amount of approximately $32.7 million, and the Lighthouse Michigan project involving a $6 million bond as part of a $23 million total project cost. Both projects involve private bank financing with no county credit risk. The committee also approved acceptance of a $460,000 brownfield redevelopment grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for the Hope Shelter project in Pontiac, aimed at environmental cleanup. Additionally, the committee approved a grant acceptance of $86,843 for cleaning and rehabilitating a fuel water separator at Oakland County International Airport, with no local match required. The meeting included updates on microloan programs supporting small businesses, triparty road improvement agreements with local communities, and ongoing economic development initiatives. Motions related to bond approvals, grant acceptances, and consent agenda items were passed unanimously, advancing these procurement and funding activities.