City of Lathrup Village. City Council Study Session. September 21, 2026.

The City of Lathrup Village City Council held a study session on September 21, 2026, focusing on several administrative and policy topics. Key procurement-related discussions included the proposed transition from the Civic Plus AAM Essential to Civic Plus AAM Select agenda management platform, with concerns raised about the lack of an RFQ process and the escalating 5% annual price increase after two years. Additionally, there was discussion about the pilot program ordinance related to a workforce housing project, including debates over the term length of tax abatements, the ability to modify restrictive covenants, and the financial risks to the city and developer. Council members expressed the need for clearer documentation regarding requirements from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MISTA) and cautioned against prematurely approving ordinance changes without full understanding. Other topics included volunteer program policies, proclamation procedures, and newsletter promotion strategies, but these did not involve procurement decisions. Public comments highlighted concerns about transparency and due diligence in vendor selection and contract approvals.