FOR IMMEIDATE RELEASE
January 28, 2025
In a groundbreaking moment, during the January 27, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting, Lathrup Village received a generous grant of $2,000,000 from the State of Michigan on behalf of Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) and Rep. Jason Hoskins (D-Southfield) who championed major local infrastructure projects in the FY 2025 state budget.
“Each budget cycle — this year, my tenth — I’ve been a leading voice for local communities to ensure they have the resources they need. I am so proud to support a budget that makes a significant investment in Michigan’s cities, villages, and townships,” said Sen. Moss. “We are delivering tangible results for our district, while also making important systemic changes to our local funding formula by beginning the work to create a dedicated and predictable stream of revenue. This underscores our commitment to improving the quality of life for our residents by addressing critical needs back home.”
“I’m excited we passed a budget that prioritizes strong local investments into our hometowns,” said Rep. Hoskins. “What matters most is this budget lowers costs for families, ensuring each and every child in Michigan gets an equal shot at a bright future. We are also continuing to invest in economic development and community revitalization to create a stronger state to call home, in this way we are truly investing in the people of Michigan.”
The $2 million in funding secured for Lathrup Village will be utilized to address ~8,000 linear feet of water mains south of 12-Mile that were originally installed in the late 1920s, helping improve water flow and reliability throughout the city’s northern half, which services approximately 1,200 residential homes and 50 businesses. The project will significantly increase fire protection and fire flow rates due to the increased pipe size and elimination of undersized, tuberculation-filled cast iron water mains.
“I am thrilled and immensely grateful to Sen. Moss and Rep. Hoskins for securing $2 million for infrastructure projects in Lathrup Village,” said Lathrup Village Mayor Kelly Garrett. “This funding is a critical investment that will significantly enhance our community’s growth and sustainability. While this funding is greatly appreciated, it also underscores the urgent need for increased state revenue sharing. By bolstering revenue allocations, we can ensure that cities like Lathrup Village gain the financial stability necessary to thrive independently and serve our residents effectively.”
Once directions are provided by the State, City Staff will begin working on the next steps to develop this project on behalf of the community.
NOTE: In 2024 Congresswoman Tlaib awarded Lathrup Village a Community Project Funding grant of $959,752 for water main replacement on Southfield Road from Lincoln Drive to EB 11-Mile. This funding allocation is currently on hold due to the federal grants and loans freeze which was announced on 1/28/25.
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