Mount Clemens awards $22,105 contract to LSL Planning for zoning‑ordinance update

The Mount Clemens City Commission voted to award a consultant contract to LSL Planning Incorporated for updates to the city's zoning ordinance at a cost of $22,105.

Commissioner Hill moved to award the contract, citing the city's 2016 master plan and the city's effort to obtain certification through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Redevelopment Ready Communities program. Staff told commissioners LSL Planning produced the 2016 master plan update and administration judged that using the same consultant would not produce a competitive advantage; the project was included in the current budget and the contract had been reviewed by the city attorney.

After brief questions, the commission approved the contract by roll call. The contract funds are for professional planning services to draft zoning ordinance amendments consistent with the master plan and RRC certification steps.

The action authorizes staff to execute the consultant contract; project timing and deliverables were not specified during the discussion recorded in the transcript.