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The project will run along State Street from North Lake Street to East Street (M-75). Two blocks of State Street, a span of 800 feet, will include installation of sanitary sewer, water main, some storm sewer, curbs and gutters and sidewalk. The project also includes construction on 256-feet of North Park Street and on-street parking.

The reconstruction cost is $309,488. The city obtained a sizeable grant to cover most of the cost with the assistance of the engineering firm of Capital Consultants. The firm will monitor the work due to the requirements of the Michigan Department of Transportation. The commission approved Capital Consultants' fee of $33,500 at their Feb. 13 meeting.

A public hearing will be scheduled prior to the work commencement. The completion date is June 30.

Also at the meeting, commissioners granted a request from Arete' Industries for a five-year property tax break abatement.

The company made the request on the basis of its need to purchase new machinery and equipment. AretŽ Industries states the abatement will enable it to retain or create area employment.

The city commission held a public hearing on the request prior to approval. No public comments were made and a representative of Arete' Industries did not attend the meeting.

The next meeting is at noon, Tuesday, Feb. 27, at City Hall.