The Garden City Downtown Development Authority on Aug. 27 approved three action items related to public‑works maintenance and an annual community event.

Parking lot sealcoat and striping: The board awarded a contract to Al’s Asphalt of Taylor for $22,300 to repair, sealcoat and re‑stripe the northeast downtown parking lot (behind local businesses). Staff said five bids were received and recommended the low bidder; the board approved the contract after a motion by Trustee Waconis and a second.

Alley replacement: For the alley between Elite Eye Care and the bike store, staff reported ten bids and recommended awarding the work to OCG Companies LLC of Bloomfield Hills at a cost of $37,802. The second‑lowest bidder was chosen because staff had an established positive performance history with OCG on other city concrete projects. A motion to award the contract was advanced by Trustee Balcones and seconded by Mayor Jacobs; the board approved.

Special liquor license for Chili Cook‑Off: The DDA approved a resolution allowing staff to apply for a special liquor license from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission for the September Chili Cook‑Off. Staff confirmed police, fire and insurance approvals are in place; Trustee Waconis moved the application and Mayor Jacobs supported it.

Consent agenda and other approvals: The board also approved the consent agenda (minutes and finance reports). Staff noted scheduling for work (parking lot work targeted for October, to avoid event interference) and that the DDA does not retain net event proceeds — sponsorships and volunteer support are routed to participating nonprofits and event costs.

Event planning notes: Staff reported Lucky Squirrel (Sept. 20) was near capacity and Chili Cook‑Off (Sept. 27) is scheduled with food vendors, a pancake breakfast run by service clubs, a mobile Secretary of State office and a need for volunteers and sponsorships.

Contract and permit award details are recorded in the meeting minutes; the board approved all three items during the same meeting.