In Brief: Northville City Council Approves Construction

Main, S. Rogers streets construction approved

Northville's city council unanimously approved an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for paving on Main and S. Rogers streets.

The project will be paid for using mostly federal grant money, according to city documents. The approximate total cost of the construction is $1.2 million of which the city's share will be $374,100. The money will come from the city's Water and Sewer Fund.

The plan will take place in two phases, said city council member Michele Fecht.

City documents detail the phases: "The first phase of the Main Street project from Hutton to Wing is planned to be undertaken in May with a goal of completing this section before Memorial Day. The remaining portion of Main Street will be undertaken after school lets out in mid June with completion in August. Watermain construction will also begin in May on S. Rogers Street with completion of S. Rogers Street road work also planned for August."

MDOT will oversee the construction. According to city documents, the paving projects will take place in areas regarded by city officials as being in "poor condition." The water main construction is expected to improve water reliability in the southwest part of the city.

Budget sessions scheduled

The city will hold budget sessions this month on the following dates at 7 p.m. in the city council chambers: April 4, 23 and 26.