Local Development Finance Authority
Regular MeetingSterling Heights, MI · May 18, 2023
Minutes
CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
Approved
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
MAY 18, 2023 – 8:00 a.m.
6633 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
586-884-9322
Velocity Building
Phil Hunsberger called the meeting to order at 8:04 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Members present at roll call: Susan Andrzejewski, Geoffrey Clark, Phil Hunsberger, Steve
Pomaville, Vicky Rowinski, Jeanne Schabath-Lewis, Howard Sizemore
Members absent: Josephine Attisha, Dr. Michael Balsamo, Ellanore Evans, Laurel Johnson,
Vickie Malinowski, Dominic Patrus, Amy Rencher
Also in attendance: Kathryn Quell, Management Services Specialist – City of Sterling Heights;
Jason Castor, City Development Director – City of Sterling Heights; Jake Parcell, Planning –
City of Sterling Heights; Scott Charron, Lead Civil Engineer – City of Sterling Heights; April
Boyle, Senior Advisor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Paula MacPherson, Community
Engagement Manager - Velocity
Motion to Approve the Agenda
Moved by Schabath-Lewis, supported by Sizemore, to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Motion to Approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented
Moved by Schabath-Lewis, supported by Pomaville, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented.
A. To approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 18, 2023.
B. To approve the proposal by Floor Gallery (42718 Mound Road, Sterling Heights, MI
48314) for the remodel of Velocity in the amount of $23,000.00 – Flooring in office
suites.
C. To approve a budget of $11,000 for Tedesco Building Services (42752 Mound Road,
Sterling Heights, MI 48314).
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
New Business
To Consider Approval of a contact for Brentwood Drive Improvements, City Project #23-
414 (Contract Cost $824,680).
Mr. Charron, Lead Civil Engineer for the City of Sterling Heights discussed the bidding process
and the project award to Zuniga Cement Construction. The City Project (#23-414) was approved
by City Council. Mr. Charron stated that the project will begin early summer 2023.
Moved by Schabath-Lewis, supported by Rad to approve the Contract to Zuniga Cement
Construction for Brentwood Drive Improvements (Contract Cost $824,680).
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
To Authorize a Budget Amendment in the amount of $34,680 to fund the additional costs
for City Project #23-414 – Brentwood Drive Improvements.
Ms. Quell stated that the current anticipated 22/23 fund balance for the LDFA is $500,870.
Therefore, sufficient funds are available to support the proposed Budget Amendment.
Moved by Pomaville, supported by Andrzejewski to approve a Budget Amendment in the
amount of $34,680 to fund the additional costs for City Project #23-414 – Brentwood Drive
Improvements.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
To Adopt the 2023/2024 Budget Proposal for the Local Development Finance Authority
(LDFA).
Ms. Quell stated that the 2023/2024 Budget Proposal for the Local Development Finance
Authority was approved by City Council and adopted on May 1, 2023.
Moved by Clark, supported by Rad to adopt the 2023/2024 Budget Proposal for the Local
Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
Update – April Boyle, Senior Advisor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Ms. Boyle provided information in regards to recent events and activity since the last LDFA
meeting in April.
Old Business
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Moved by Pomaville, supported by Andrzejewski to adjourn.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30am
Agenda
CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS
Special Meeting of the
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
6633 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights
586-884-9322
VELOCITY BUILDING
May 18, 2023
8:00 AM
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
A. April 18, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. To accept the proposal by Floor Gallery (42718 Mound Road, Sterling Heights,
MI 48314) for the remodel of Velocity in the amount of $23,000.00 –
Flooring in two suites
C. To approve a budget of $11,000 for Tedesco Building Services (42752 Mound
Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48314) – Cleaning Services for the 2022/23 fiscal
year.
NEW BUSINESS
1. To Approve a contract for Brentwood Drive Improvements, City Project
#23-414 (Contract Cost $824,680).
2. To Authorize a Budget Amendment in the amount of $34,680
3. To adopt the 2023/2024 Budget Proposal for the Local Development
Finance Authority (LDFA).
4. Update – April Boyle
OLD BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
Draft
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 18, 2023 – 8:00 a.m.
6633 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
586-884-9322
Velocity Building
Phil Hunsberger called the meeting to order at 8:01 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Members present at roll call: Susan Andrzejewski, Josephine Attisha, Dr, Michael Balsamo,
Geoffrey Clark, Phil Hunsberger, Laurel Johnson, Vickie Malinowski, Steve Pomaville
Members absent: Ellanore Evans, Dominic Patrus, Amy Rencher, Vicky Rowinski, Jeanne
Schabath-Lewis, Howard Sizemore
Also in attendance: Kathryn Quell, Management Services Specialist – City of Sterling Heights;
Jason Castor, City Development Director – City of Sterling Heights; Luke Bonner, CEO Bonner
Advisory Group, Senior Economic Development Advisor – City of Sterling Heights; April
Boyle, Senior Advisor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Motion to Approve the Agenda
Moved by Pomaville, supported by Johnson, to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Motion to Approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented
Moved by Balsamo, supported by Attisha, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
A. To approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 21, 2023.
B. To approve the proposal by Office Express (1280 E. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48083)
for the remodel of Velocity in the amount of $89,218.59 – Glass Breakout Space,
Conference Room, Conference Space – Furniture, Painting, Flooring, Wallcovering.
C. To approve the proposal by Mando Construction (75 Lafayette Street, Suite 100, Mt.
Clemens, MI 48043) in the amount of $10,113.60 – extensive drywall repair,
remove/replace ceiling tiles
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
New Business
To Consider Approval of the Consulting Agreement between the City of Sterling Heights
Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) and ReGroup Advisors, Inc. Total
Compensation shall not exceed $260,000.00.
Ms. Boyle presented the proposed renewal of the contract between the City of Sterling Heights
Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) and ReGroup Advisors, Inc. The contract is the
same terms as the last year contract with the exception of the not to exceed amount increasing to
$260,000.00 to allow servicing more companies.
Moved by Clark, supported by Balsamo to approve the Consulting Agreement between the City
of Sterling Heights Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) and ReGroup Advisors, Inc.
Total Compensation shall not exceed $260,000.00.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
To Consider Approval of the Consulting Agreement between the City of Sterling Heights
Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) and Down’s Diversity Initiatives, LLC, a
community and economic development consultancy specializing in program design and
facilitation focused on real estate, entrepreneurship, and workforce development.
Ms. Boyle presented the proposal to renew the annual contract with Down’s Diversity
Initiatives, LLC. The terms are the same as the prior year’s contract.
Moved by Pomaville, supported by Andrzejewski to approve the Consulting Agreement between
the City of Sterling Heights Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) and Down’s
Diversity Initiatives, LLC.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Update – April Boyle, Senior Advisor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Ms. Boyle provided information in regards to recent events and activity since the last LDFA
meeting in March.
Old Business
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Moved by Johnson, supported by Attisha to adjourn.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:51am
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BRENTWOOD DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS WORK AREA
18 MILE ROAD
5400 5500
5670 5680 5690 5700 40955
40871 40899
40873
40875 40835
40821
40833
40805
40787
40812
40809 40810
40784
40785
BRENTW O O D
40774
40675 40643
40761 40760
40735
40736
RO AD
40715 40712
40563
40594
40596
40597
40598
40543
M O UND
40573 5525
5545
40550
226-030 BRIDGEWOOD
40549
5540
40371
20
40347
5520
40383 40367 40359 5462 5472
5448 5560
5590 40375
21 22 23 39
38 40
46 45 44 43 42 41
40275 MOUND
5535 W 1/2
40259 MOUND
5543 E 1/2
40243 MOUND
40321
40211 MOUND
5555 5585
5495
40179 MOUND
5465 40217
40200
GATEWOOD GATEWOOD DRIVE TO
BE RECONSTRUCTED
BY CITY AS PART
OF CP23-407
5490 5540 5580
5430 5460 5510
5400 5410
40077
CITY PROJECT# CP-414
CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS 2023 Local Rd Concrete Replacement Prog., CP #23-407
BID TABULATION Brentwood Drive Imp., CP #23-414
April 4, 2023 @ 2:30 pm Major Rd Pedestrian Imp., CP #23-417
Zuniga Cement Construction Great Lakes Contracting DiLisio Contracting Inc.
22500 Ryan Rd 2300 Edinburgh 23525 Lakepointe Dr
Warren, MI 48091 Waterford, MI 48328 Clinton Twp, MI 48036
ITEM/DESCRIPTION CONTRACT UNIT AMOUNT UNIT AMOUNT UNIT AMOUNT
QUANTITY PRICE PRICE PRICE
Section I - Local Road Concrete Replacement, City Project #23-407
1. Remove Concrete Pavement & Replace 7" 36,671 SYD 68.00 2,493,628.00 66.20 2,427,620.20 75.00 2,750,325.00
Concrete Pavement
2. Remove Concrete Pavement & Replace 9" 4,465 SYD 71.00 317,015.00 72.70 324,605.50 82.75 369,478.75
Concrete Pavement
3. 2" MDOT 21AA Crushed Concrete - C.I.P. 40,639 SYD 4.00 162,556.00 4.75 193,035.25 4.00 162,556.00
4. 6" MDOT 21AA Crushed Concrete - C.I.P. 500 SYD 9.00 4,500.00 12.00 6,000.00 8.00 4,000.00
5. Undercut 620 CYD 40.00 24,800.00 49.00 30,380.00 1.00 620.00
6. Fill, 21AA Crushed Concrete Aggregate - C.I.P 620 CYD 25.00 15,500.00 37.00 22,940.00 1.00 620.00
7. Remove & Replace 6" Concrete 525 SYD 57.00 29,925.00 62.00 32,550.00 70.00 36,750.00
Pavement (Drive Approaches)
8. Remove Existing Sidewalk 3,154 SFT 1.00 3,154.00 2.00 6,308.00 1.00 3,154.00
9. 4" Concrete Sidewalk 950 SFT 7.00 6,650.00 6.50 6,175.00 6.50 6,175.00
10. 6" Concrete Sidewalk Ramp 2,204 SFT 8.00 17,632.00 9.15 20,166.60 7.50 16,530.00
11. Detectable Warning Surface 358 FT 55.00 19,690.00 50.00 17,900.00 33.00 11,814.00
12. Route and Reseal Concrete Pavement 100 FT 5.00 500.00 2.35 235.00 1.00 100.00
Cracks and Joints
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CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS 2023 Local Rd Concrete Replacement Prog., CP #23-407
BID TABULATION Brentwood Drive Imp., CP #23-414
April 4, 2023 @ 2:30 pm Major Rd Pedestrian Imp., CP #23-417
Zuniga Cement Construction Great Lakes Contracting DiLisio Contracting Inc.
22500 Ryan Rd 2300 Edinburgh 23525 Lakepointe Dr
Warren, MI 48091 Waterford, MI 48328 Clinton Twp, MI 48036
ITEM/DESCRIPTION CONTRACT UNIT AMOUNT UNIT AMOUNT UNIT AMOUNT
QUANTITY PRICE PRICE PRICE
13. Joint Sealing Compound 100 LBS 3.00 300.00 1.35 135.00 1.00 100.00
14. Reconstruct Drainage Structure 130 VFT 180.00 23,400.00 175.00 22,750.00 50.00 6,500.00
15. 6" Edge Drain (w/ Pea Stone Backfill) 25,463 FT 14.50 369,213.50 16.00 407,408.00 13.00 331,019.00
16. Replace Existing Catch Basin Frame 63 EA 800.00 50,400.00 775.00 48,825.00 700.00 44,100.00
& Cover w/ New EJIW 5105 Frame & Cover
17. Pipe in Curb Repair 1 EA 350.00 350.00 175.00 175.00 1.00 1.00
18. Sprinkler Repair, 3/4" Poly Pipe 200 FT 3.00 600.00 6.00 1,200.00 10.00 2,000.00
19. Sprinkler Repair, 1" Poly Pipe 200 FT 4.00 800.00 6.00 1,200.00 10.00 2,000.00
20. Sprinkler Rotary Head 40 EA 50.00 2,000.00 80.00 3,200.00 30.00 1,200.00
21. Sprinkler Spray Head 40 EA 40.00 1,600.00 75.00 3,000.00 30.00 1,200.00
22. Color Audio-Video Recording of Project Area 1 LS 7,000.00 7,000.00 2,800.00 2,800.00 2,750.00 2,750.00
23. Restoration - 3" Topsoil & Sod 50 SYD 40.00 2,000.00 28.00 1,400.00 1.00 50.00
24. Restoration - 3" Topsoil, Fertilizer, Seed, 3,410 SYD 9.00 30,690.00 1.00 3,410.00 1.00 3,410.00
& Hydroseeding
25. Inlet Filter 56 EA 100.00 5,600.00 150.00 8,400.00 100.00 5,600.00
26. Traffic Maintenance and Control 1 LS 22,000.00 22,000.00 120,000.00 120,000.00 37,000.00 37,000.00
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CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS 2023 Local Rd Concrete Replacement Prog., CP #23-407
BID TABULATION Brentwood Drive Imp., CP #23-414
April 4, 2023 @ 2:30 pm Major Rd Pedestrian Imp., CP #23-417
Zuniga Cement Construction Great Lakes Contracting DiLisio Contracting Inc.
22500 Ryan Rd 2300 Edinburgh 23525 Lakepointe Dr
Warren, MI 48091 Waterford, MI 48328 Clinton Twp, MI 48036
ITEM/DESCRIPTION CONTRACT UNIT AMOUNT UNIT AMOUNT UNIT AMOUNT
QUANTITY PRICE PRICE PRICE
27. Permit Allowance 1 DLR 11,175.00 11,175.00 11,175.00 11,175.00 11,175.00 11,175.00
Subtotal - Section I 3,622,678.50 3,722,993.55 3,810,227.75
Section II - Brentwood Drive Improvements, City Project #23-414
1. Remove Concrete Pavement & Replace 9" 9,606 SYD 71.00 682,026.00 72.70 698,356.20 82.75 794,896.50
Concrete Pavement
2. 2" MDOT 21AA Crushed Concrete - C.I.P. 9,606 SYD 4.00 38,424.00 4.75 45,628.50 4.00 38,424.00
3. 6" MDOT 21AA Crushed Concrete - C.I.P. 100 SYD 10.00 1,000.00 12.00 1,200.00 8.00 800.00
4. Undercut 212 SYD 50.00 10,600.00 49.00 10,388.00 25.00 5,300.00
5. Fill, 21AA Crushed Concrete Aggregate - C.I.P 213 SYD 25.00 5,325.00 37.00 7,881.00 25.00 5,325.00
6. Remove & Replace 6" Concrete 200 SYD 57.00 11,400.00 62.00 12,400.00 70.00 14,000.00
Pavement (Drive Approaches)
7. Reconstruct Drainage Structure 20 VFT 200.00 4,000.00 175.00 3,500.00 50.00 1,000.00
8. 6" Edge Drain (w/ Pea Stone Backfill) 2,501 FT 15.00 37,515.00 16.00 40,016.00 13.00 32,513.00
9. Replace Existing Catch Basin Frame 10 EA 800.00 8,000.00 775.00 7,750.00 700.00 7,000.00
& Cover w/ New EJIW 5105 Frame & Cover
10. Sprinkler Repair, 3/4" Poly Pipe 50 FT 3.00 150.00 6.00 300.00 10.00 500.00
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CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS 2023 Local Rd Concrete Replacement Prog., CP #23-407
BID TABULATION Brentwood Drive Imp., CP #23-414
April 4, 2023 @ 2:30 pm Major Rd Pedestrian Imp., CP #23-417
Zuniga Cement Construction Great Lakes Contracting DiLisio Contracting Inc.
22500 Ryan Rd 2300 Edinburgh 23525 Lakepointe Dr
Warren, MI 48091 Waterford, MI 48328 Clinton Twp, MI 48036
ITEM/DESCRIPTION CONTRACT UNIT AMOUNT UNIT AMOUNT UNIT AMOUNT
QUANTITY PRICE PRICE PRICE
11. Sprinkler Repair, 1" Poly Pipe 50 FT 4.00 200.00 6.00 300.00 10.00 500.00
12. Sprinkler Rotary Head 10 EA 50.00 500.00 80.00 800.00 30.00 300.00
13. Sprinkler Spray Head 10 EA 40.00 400.00 75.00 750.00 30.00 300.00
14. Restoration - 3" Topsoil & Sod 100 SYD 35.00 3,500.00 28.00 2,800.00 1.00 100.00
15. Restoration - 3" Topsoil, Fertilizer, Seed, 560 SYD 9.00 5,040.00 9.50 5,320.00 1.00 560.00
& Hydroseeding
16. Inlet Filter 6 EA 100.00 600.00 150.00 900.00 100.00 600.00
17. Traffic Maintenance and Control 1 LS 4,000.00 4,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00
18. Pavement Gapping 900 LF 10.00 9,000.00 35.00 31,500.00 0.01 9.00
19. Color Audio-Video Recording of Project Area 1 LS 3,000.00 3,000.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 1,750.00 1,750.00
Subtotal - Section II 824,680.00 901,589.70 918,877.50
Section III - Major Road Pedestrian Improvements, City Project #23-417
1. Remove Concrete Pavement & Replace 9" 68 SYD 98.00 6,664.00 150.00 10,200.00 82.75 5,627.00
Concrete Pavement (MDOT P1 Mod) per Refuge
Island Detail Inc. Colored Stamped concrete
2. Earth Excavation 25 CYD 40.00 1,000.00 50.00 1,250.00 30.00 750.00
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CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS 2023 Local Rd Concrete Replacement Prog., CP #23-407
BID TABULATION Brentwood Drive Imp., CP #23-414
April 4, 2023 @ 2:30 pm Major Rd Pedestrian Imp., CP #23-417
Zuniga Cement Construction Great Lakes Contracting DiLisio Contracting Inc.
22500 Ryan Rd 2300 Edinburgh 23525 Lakepointe Dr
Warren, MI 48091 Waterford, MI 48328 Clinton Twp, MI 48036
ITEM/DESCRIPTION CONTRACT UNIT AMOUNT UNIT AMOUNT UNIT AMOUNT
QUANTITY PRICE PRICE PRICE
3. 2" MDOT 21AA Crushed Concrete - C.I.P. 60 SYD 10.00 600.00 4.75 285.00 4.00 240.00
4. Remove Concrete Curb and Gutter 25 FT 15.00 375.00 25.00 625.00 15.00 375.00
5. 4" Concrete Sidewalk (MDOT P1) 400 SFT 8.00 3,200.00 6.50 2,600.00 6.50 2,600.00
6. 6" Concrete Sidewalk Ramp (MDOT P1) 100 SFT 9.50 950.00 9.15 915.00 7.50 750.00
7. Concrete Curb and Gutter 135 LF 28.00 3,780.00 42.00 5,670.00 30.00 4,050.00
8. Detectable Warning Surface 40 FT 50.00 2,000.00 50.00 2,000.00 33.00 1,320.00
9. Restoration - 3" Topsoil, Fertilizer, and Mulch Blanket 200 SYD 13.00 2,600.00 15.00 3,000.00 5.00 1,000.00
10. Traffic Maintenance and Control 1 LS 2,000.00 2,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00
11. Pavt Mrkg, Polyurea, 12 inch, White, Crosswalk 200 LF 6.00 1,200.00 15.00 3,000.00 13.50 2,700.00
12. Pedestal, Black 4 EA 350.00 1,400.00 2,100.00 8,400.00 1,982.00 7,928.00
13. Flash Beacon, Rectangular Rapid, Solar Power 4 EA 4,000.00 16,000.00 12,500.00 50,000.00 12,250.00 49,000.00
14. Pushbutton and Sign, Black 4 EA 5,000.00 20,000.00 825.00 3,300.00 815.00 3,260.00
15. Pedestal, Fdn 4 EA 1,800.00 7,200.00 1,300.00 5,200.00 1,210.00 4,840.00
16. Band, Sign 8 EA 65.00 520.00 66.00 528.00 75.00 600.00
17. Sign, Type IIIB 122 SFT 21.00 2,562.00 21.50 2,623.00 21.00 2,562.00
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CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS 2023 Local Rd Concrete Replacement Prog., CP #23-407
BID TABULATION Brentwood Drive Imp., CP #23-414
April 4, 2023 @ 2:30 pm Major Rd Pedestrian Imp., CP #23-417
Zuniga Cement Construction Great Lakes Contracting DiLisio Contracting Inc.
22500 Ryan Rd 2300 Edinburgh 23525 Lakepointe Dr
Warren, MI 48091 Waterford, MI 48328 Clinton Twp, MI 48036
ITEM/DESCRIPTION CONTRACT UNIT AMOUNT UNIT AMOUNT UNIT AMOUNT
QUANTITY PRICE PRICE PRICE
18. Post, Steel, 3lb. 114 FT 12.00 1,368.00 12.25 1,396.50 12.00 1,368.00
19. Delineators, Yellow, Furnished and Installed 8 EA 80.00 640.00 76.50 612.00 175.00 1,400.00
Subtotal - Section III 74,059.00 131,604.50 93,370.00
TOTAL - Sections I - III 4,521,417.50 4,756,187.75 4,822,475.25
ADDITIONAL BIDDER:
Mark Anthony Contracting Inc.
4844 Old Plank Rd
Milford, MI 48381
4,969,205.52*
* Adjusted by Office of Engineering
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