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Southfield City Council Approves Funding for Road Reconstruction Project

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What happened

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The Southfield City Council approved a cost share agreement for the design phase of the Southfield Road reconstruction project on September 22. This commitment covers the preliminary engineering phase, which has a total estimated cost of $3.5 million. The City of Southfield committed $350,000 of that cost, which will be paid from the city’s major street budget.

From candgnews.com

Why it matters

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The approval commits local and county funds to a multi-phase road reconstruction project spanning Southfield Road. The project, which is planned to be pedestrian friendly and help direct traffic, has been under discussion for approximately 25 years.

From candgnews.com

Who's involved

  • city councilThe legislative body that approved the cost share agreement for the road project.
  • SouthfieldThe municipality where the Southfield Road reconstruction project is taking place.
  • Kenson SiverThe Mayor of Southfield, who commented on the need for the road improvements.
  • Oakland CountyThe county that shares funding responsibility for the preliminary engineering phase.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • SouthfieldSpeculative

    The City of Southfield might see costs increase due to the $350,000 commitment for the preliminary engineering phase.

  • Oakland CountySpeculative

    Oakland County might see costs increase due to its share of the $700,000 commitment for the preliminary engineering phase.

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