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Jennifer Hill of the Clinton River Watershed Council reviewed recent activities and upcoming programs. She said the council recently held a cleanup at Dodge Park in Sterling Heights in partnership with the Ford Sterling plant, noting about 30 employees participated. Hill said the council is updating its state-designated Clinton River Water Trail master plan with input from counties, communities and water users and hopes to complete the plan by the end of the year.

Hill described an upcoming rain-barrel and native-plant sale and a pilot program planned this year to offer residents in Sterling Heights, Warren and Centerline property assessments to determine whether a rain garden, tree planting or rain barrel would be feasible to capture stormwater runoff. She said the council’s goal is to expand the service across the watershed in future years and that the group will soon launch a website for the pilot assessment sign-up. Hill also announced a weekly cleanup planned for Aug. 13 at a Meijer and Van Dyke location in Warren (staff said they would confirm the precise location) and the council’s annual fundraiser, Crafts on the Clinton, scheduled for Sept. 19 at Dodge Park.

Commissioners asked a handful of clarifying questions, chiefly about dates and locations for cleanups and program launches. When asked by a commissioner about the August cleanup location, Hill said she would “double check the location and get back to you.”

The committee moved to receive the presentation on file and the motion passed 13-0.

Votes and next steps: The council will provide follow-up details on cleanup locations and the pilot program sign-up website; commissioners and members of the public were invited to participate in upcoming cleanups and the fundraiser.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","July 23, 2025 BOC - Joint Public Services and Records and Public Safety Committees","oneSentenceSummary","Macomb County committee received on file a presentation from the Clinton River Watershed Council outlining recent cleanups, a water-trail master plan update, a rain-barrel and native-plant sale, and a pilot program to assess residential rain-garden and tree plantings; committee acknowledged the presentation 13-0.","taxTitle","Macomb County, Michigan","taxId",2831,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6484067,"Committee approves contract to provide full-time dispatch services to Bruce Township; adds one FTE",687,2768000,3455000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5476473-35e646afc6d963fa8b54d28500cd1da5&start=2768&end=3455","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5476473-35e646afc6d963fa8b54d28500cd1da5/thumbnail_2768000.jpg","/articles/6484067/Macomb-County/Michigan/Committee-approves-contract-to-provide-full-time-dispatch-services-to-Bruce-Township-adds-one-FTE","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6484067-54012cc3cb6ecf8d675e95fcb512baaa/orig.mp4?Expires=1770987246&Signature=OGqwvBe6jsxAgT9oHi~J73hvZ-y~qLR0SO3BuOovCXbQRQ-TXpX363zpBr5fc5mTPLNBAzfTxjLEbtaQ9GxG7zOYe8aKJl~i5ONzsc7u~scGYAqvKEB0jk7PWvVv0eAoWdvC2exgKPnumttxfgZusWYe~CAzd1APRifPchDg6NDXaB3Kwuq7f-h3l~eiwBqNqDcks5IMl7ydrNt-wJ-jkwRVe7p2-NrHspFIEYT9206FYU4Z3B~GyIvny61M5fQxqra-E-AafJv7-SW4EPcCal5xXcnliMVsKFwJZ5YgDMsZhOK0LbCeG0MB5pOTP-N8aNKEXksydFJIeWAXF5WNGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee voted unanimously to forward a $117,032 intergovernmental agreement under which Macomb County’s ComTech will provide full-time dispatch services to Bruce Township. The agreement was presented as revenue to the dispatch cellular fee fund and includes a prorated FY2025 budget amendment of $39,005.98 for Aug. 1–Dec. 31, 2025; the committee also approved increasing the county dispatch position count by one FTE.

Director Elsie (ComTech) presented the request and described the service: ComTech will dispatch for Bruce Township’s fire department and provide real-time call information, mobile routing to vehicle computers/tablets, station alerting and emergency medical dispatch protocol information. Elsie said each participating township contributes roughly one-third of the cost of a full-time dispatcher; Bruce Township’s agreement with ComTech is intended to bring the revenue and staffing in line so ComTech can fund a full FTE shared across Bruce, Armada and Ray townships.

Commissioners asked about the practical difference between current arrangements and a full dispatch contract. Commissioner Goicky asked what would “change” for Bruce Township when it began paying for the service; Elsie said they would receive direct dispatch routing to vehicle tablets and real-time call updates and that dispatch would manage apparatus assignment to streamline responses. The presenter emphasized the convenience of centralizing incoming 911 calls at ComTech: “What is very convenient about this intergovernmental agreement with Bruce is that we are already the primary PSAP for Bruce Township,” Elsie said, explaining that incoming 911 calls already arrive at the county 911 center and the contract would eliminate handoffs and radio-only alerts for certain responses.

Commissioners also asked about 911 selective routing and how calls are assigned to PSAPs; ComTech staff described the county’s ongoing migration to a new service provider (Peninsula Fiber Network) and said misrouted calls are typically corrected by the provider after the county notifies them.

The committee approved the Bruce Township dispatch agreement and its associated FY2025 budget amendment and position-count increase by a 13-0 vote. Staff noted the net fund-balance impact for the prorated FY2025 period and explained that the remaining two-thirds of the newly funded position were already supported by existing township agreements.

Votes and next steps: The committee’s recommendation will be forwarded to the full Board of Commissioners. Staff will execute contract details, implement the position-count change, and proceed with operational onboarding with Bruce Township and the participating fire departments.","Macomb County’s ComTech will provide full-time emergency dispatch services to Bruce Township under a $117,032 intergovernmental agreement the committee advanced 13-0; the county will add one dispatch FTE funded by three 1/3 cost-sharing township agreements.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":42,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6484072,"Committee approves adding two deputies, vehicle for Macomb Township contract; budget amendment included",1665000,1995000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5476473-35e646afc6d963fa8b54d28500cd1da5&start=1665&end=1995","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5476473-35e646afc6d963fa8b54d28500cd1da5/thumbnail_1665000.jpg","/articles/6484072/Macomb-County/Michigan/Committee-approves-adding-two-deputies-vehicle-for-Macomb-Township-contract-budget-amendment-included","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6484072-0f925ae22bd1efcec1094d4f323d576e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770987246&Signature=RbN6JB92Wih8bEzKxeM-U1u4k8ueXt~9k6PwCfMmDlFbWSYmgvNuha8BasA2-KEqaGJyROsw84t5ezyG6p6vSDMZIZIs3CZU0A0lMkalDqhMH~NuhqS~ckFWaL8B36iuFavaJ7EeyM09NGZckQvSNzD3uHtM1Mw8gd~cHVPypfvq7hU2dRK6URQfdt8-5ybbJnqXEYeW7Qgf2ENXLS7iGfBM9bV~oXpWSE2Ki0z4u2GgIPpb87sHh0JicOhbnk0iKfuZLCyKeEjuGhVkjL0V2NsfCQyh6Q8wVcnYIxLBqrdrj2y78iUdqJp3DNgJihMRfARYg5ZPLcYkqvREbTAVKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Macomb County public safety committee voted 13-0 to forward a budget amendment and contract amendment that would add two deputies and one vehicle to the Macomb Township law enforcement contract, effective Oct. 1, 2025.

Commander Ambrose of the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office presented the request, describing Macomb Township’s direct request for two deputy positions and one vehicle. Commander Ambrose told the committee the total contract amount, prorated for the three-year term, is $936,853 and that a related county budget amendment for fiscal 2025 would increase the sheriff’s department budget by $128,634 to cover the prorated cost for Oct.–Dec. 2025.

The committee’s discussion centered on staffing and timing. Commissioner Oyo asked whether the two positions had already been filled and what would happen if the department could not hire in time for the Oct. 1 start. Commander Ambrose said the positions had not yet been filled and that the sheriff’s office would use overtime to maintain contracted staffing levels if hiring delays occurred. He noted the department has been managing staffing shortages since 2020 but that “our priority is always to ensure the contracting communities get what they want.” He also said the department was “97% fully staffed” at the time of the presentation and that additional hires and academy classes were in process.

Commissioner Hall moved the item to the full board with support from Commissioner Van Sickle. The committee approved the motion, 13-0.

Votes and next steps: The requested budget amendment and contract amendment will be forwarded to the full Board of Commissioners for final approval. Commander Ambrose and sheriff’s office staff indicated that if hiring is incomplete by the Oct. 1 start date the county will staff positions with overtime until full hires are in place; commissioners asked staff to provide hiring and timeline details to the board as requested.

No additional contract language or hiring dates beyond the Oct. 1 effective date were specified in the committee discussion.","The public safety committee voted 13-0 to forward a budget amendment and contract amendment to add two deputy positions and a vehicle to the Macomb Township law enforcement contract, with the positions planned to take effect Oct. 1, 2025, and a total contract cost presented as $936,853.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6484078,"Committee backs package of road and rail projects including Train Flow Mobility sensors",1070,483000,1553000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5476473-35e646afc6d963fa8b54d28500cd1da5&start=483&end=1553","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5476473-35e646afc6d963fa8b54d28500cd1da5/thumbnail_483000.jpg","/articles/6484078/Macomb-County/Michigan/Committee-backs-package-of-road-and-rail-projects-including-Train-Flow-Mobility-sensors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6484078-e4a27fda31bbf5a043c3c5b2399e3ed4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770987246&Signature=lAFGu5NI03zDdj33HFUMgY2SmaNTYcZul4j2ffOSuAXy~3nPm8wMOG9ZbyUopBHf1AQP3L9zscY4TqA9FX6fkuvmiikSpPloeIvSvUExHb82ibMN~xbfb6W0l2XpcbUbiNQIxWxxQmuM1pNmtUJ9fuHcCl~wr9Gd5AMIXjYIENEpUqF-tymjqK-YSdnpB0oFES3tWLe6YLOMczjjM9cFAZa5CxWyzqdAwq8MwQEd7RrdlbsOo2hXx24VMryYzojCtgLZMwNCUYbd242dXZRkZklOMALmdvH6GOdNhNmrCDIXeAtEAM6wXeUcI4QDgAdSLliJaFJA-0hD6XJWlWNa4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Macomb County commissioners’ committee voted 13-0 to forward a package of transportation projects and contracts that includes a purchase of a rail crossing detection and analytics system and multiple Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) rehabilitation contracts.

The committee combined Items 7A through 7I and voted to move the package to the full Board of Commissioners. The package includes a proposed $61,895 purchase for Train Flow Mobility devices and installation, two MDOT rehabilitation contracts totaling about $7.86 million, soil-boring contracts for upcoming projects, a road-safety audit, pump-station maintenance changes with Harrison Township and a traffic-control device paid for by New Haven Community Schools.

The combined package is intended to address recurring rail-crossing blockages and several roadway and bridge maintenance projects across the county. The roadwork items include two MDOT contracts: rehabilitation of North River Road (I-94 to Bridgeview Street) at a total cost of $2,363,500 and rehabilitation work on 14 Mile Road, including the 14 Mile Road over Red Run Drain and a section from Van Dyke to Hoover, at a total cost of $5,500,150. Department staff said both MDOT projects are federally funded with an approximate 80% federal / 20% local match split among the county and partner municipalities.

The presentation described the Train Flow Mobility purchase as a system to monitor about 60 rail crossings on county jurisdictional roadways. Brian, a road department staff presenter, said the crossings are “active more than a combined 1,300 times a day,” and that the system will provide “real time reliable information, blockage insights, summarizing rail crossing blockages and congestion analytics tools.” He said the county will install four sensors and interpolate activity at four additional crossings as part of the initial deployment. The $61,895 figure was presented as covering installation, devices and the first annual subscription; the presenter said subsequent subscription costs would be budgeted in future years.

Commissioners asked how the Train Flow Mobility system would integrate with the county’s existing video and traffic operations platform, and whether analytics would be run on-site or via a vendor cloud. Commissioner Van Sickle asked, “Is that analysis run by the vendor software on-site or is it shipped off to the vendor site and they do it there and send you the reports?” The presenter said he would check and follow up about where the analytics run and confirmed county IT will be involved in cybersecurity protections for any video or analytics integrations.

Other items in the package included:
- A maintenance-agreement change with Harrison Township regarding 27 pump stations within the township; under the new arrangement the township will operate and maintain the stations and invoice the county for the county’s share. The presenter described the arrangement as cost-share invoicing under a maintenance agreement.
- A SEMCOG (Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments) road-safety audit for two intersections in the county, presented as an 80/20 federal/local match for study funding. The audits are described as field reviews to produce recommendations for future budgeting and safety improvements.
- Soil boring contracts with Mannik & Smith for geotechnical work: one task for 22 borings ($70,816) and another for 31 borings ($91,304), presented as preparatory work for signal foundations and other structures.
- A cost-share agreement with Chesterfield Township related to limestone resurfacing and a cost-share agreement with New Haven Community Schools for a signalized traffic control device at Endeavor School on 26 Mile Road; the New Haven device was presented as 100% paid by the school district and with the district responsible for future operations and maintenance.

Committee members pressed for follow-up details on several items, including exact sensor/camera locations for the train analytics system and timelines for the New Haven signal installation. Brian said he would provide location lists and check procurement/order timelines for the signal materials.

The committee’s motion to combine Items 7A–I and forward them to the full board carried, 13-0. The presenter said the Train Flow Mobility subscription and other ongoing service costs would appear in future budgets. No final construction start dates were stated in the committee presentation.

Votes and next steps: The committee approved forwarding the combined package to the full Board of Commissioners by a 13-0 vote; the full board will consider contract awards, budget amendments and intergovernmental agreements as presented in the package.","Macomb County committee voted to forward a package of road and rail contracts — including a $61,895 purchase of a Train Flow Mobility rail-detection system and two MDOT rehabilitation contracts largely funded with federal money — to the full board by a 13-0 vote.","actionData","errors"]

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