8/24/2026 Council Meeting City of Lincoln Park

The City of Lincoln Park held a council meeting on August 24, 2026, primarily focused on addressing the city's water and sewer rate increases amid significant infrastructure challenges. The council approved several procurement actions, including acceptance of a Michigan Department of Transportation contract with no city cost, awarding a bid for two battery-powered PPV fans for the fire department totaling $11,690 from CDBG funds, and waiving the bid process to purchase two Panasonic Toughbook computers for the police department at $1,597 from the department's computer equipment account with partial JAG grant reimbursement. Extensive public commentary expressed strong resident concerns about the water rate hikes, aging infrastructure, water loss exceeding 40%, and the financial burden on residents and businesses. City officials explained the necessity of the rate increases due to rising costs in water treatment, labor, and materials, and ongoing efforts to detect and reduce water loss, including meter replacements funded partly by ARPA grants. The meeting also included updates on road projects funded by state Act 51 funds and ARPA grants. The council acknowledged the challenges and committed to continued infrastructure improvements and transparent communication with residents.